Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site through the removal of previously mandated public open space, contravening development plan standards for residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment by eliminating the public open space area required under a previous grant of permission (Reg. Ref. F24A/0781E).
- The absence of public open space directly contravenes Objective DMSO51 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, negatively impacting future residents.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively degrade the visual and residential amenities of the Portmarnock area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO51
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of a new four-bedroom dwelling at Balford & Dubh Laoch on Drumnigh Road, Portmarnock. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it sought to build upon land previously designated as public open space under a prior planning grant (Reg. Ref. F24A/0781E). The Planning Authority determined that the loss of this amenity space would result in overdevelopment, fail to meet the requirements of Objective DMSO51 of the Fingal County Development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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