Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to meet technical requirements regarding surface water management, biodiversity protection, and noise insulation standards for residential amenity within a designated airport noise zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal failed to provide adequate details for water supply and the attenuation and disposal of surface water, posing a risk to public health.
- The development did not sufficiently address biodiversity protection, specifically regarding the timing and management of hedgerow removal along site boundaries.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the building would provide appropriate noise insulation to protect residential amenity given its location within Dublin Airport Noise Zone C.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Dublin Airport Noise Zone C
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the reconfiguration of an existing house at 4 Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, to provide a three-bedroom residence. Although the site is in an established residential area, the planning authority refused permission due to deficiencies in the proposed water and drainage infrastructure. Additionally, the authority cited concerns regarding the impact on local biodiversity and the failure to meet specific noise insulation standards required by the Fingal Development Plan 2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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