Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site with inadequate provision for traffic safety and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted linear site, featuring an incongruous design and layout that would negatively impact visual and residential amenities.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe access and appropriate sightlines could be achieved at the junction with Quickpenny Road, creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The lack of adequate surface water drainage proposals renders the development prejudicial to public health and contrary to environmental objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.4RS - Residential ZoningObjective DMSO118Objective DMSO197Objective DMSO203
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for three two-storey detached four-bedroom dwellings on a linear site at Green Hollow, Quickpenny Road, Lusk. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal represents overdevelopment and an incongruous design that fails to respect the surrounding residential context or 'RS' zoning objectives. Additionally, the application was deemed deficient in technical detail regarding traffic safety, specifically sightlines at the entrance, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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