Core Refusal Reason
The development is located within the Dublin Eastern Bypass corridor reservation, making it premature and potentially prejudicial to future transport infrastructure requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is partially situated within the Dublin Eastern Bypass (DEBP) corridor reservation, which is protected under Specific Local Objective 4.
- National and regional policy, specifically the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042, requires the corridor to be retained pending an assessment of its sustainable transport potential.
- The scale and siting of the padel courts would prejudice the future use of the reservation corridor and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SLO 4Section 12.4.16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for three enclosed padel courts and an ancillary reception/shop area at Saint Benildus College, Stillorgan. The application was refused by the local authority because the site encroaches upon the Dublin Eastern Bypass (DEBP) corridor reservation. While the original motorway project is no longer pursued, current planning policy mandates the safeguarding of this land for potential future sustainable transport infrastructure. The development was deemed premature as it...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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