Core Refusal Reason
The development is inconsistent with the 'LC' Local Centre zoning objective and lacks required water/wastewater infrastructure feasibility documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes haphazard and piecemeal development that fails to protect or improve local centre facilities as required by the 'LC' zoning objective.
- The absence of a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Eireann for water and wastewater connections renders the development prejudicial to public health.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments and contravene the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
LC Local Centre zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a commercial sauna use and installation at Saint Finian’s Community Centre, located within the River Valley Shopping Centre in Swords. The planning authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: first, that the development is inconsistent with the 'LC' Local Centre zoning objective, appearing as a haphazard addition to the area; and second, that the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate water and wastewater serviceability through Uisce Eire...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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