Core Refusal Reason
The development conflicts with the approved BusConnects Swords to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme, creating a traffic hazard and contravening specific Fingal Development Plan objectives regarding site constraints and public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development conflicts with the approved BusConnects Swords to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme and its associated land acquisition requirements.
- The constrained nature of the site would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety, particularly following the implementation of the BusConnects scheme.
- The neon green LED strip lighting on the canopy and buildings significantly detracts from the visual appearance of the premises and the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO118Objective CMO24
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention for the material change of use of the Airport Energy Service Station located on Swords Road, Cloghran. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the development conflicts with the permitted BusConnects Swords to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme, which would reduce the site's operational area and create significant traffic safety hazards. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed visually detrimental due to inappropriate LED lighting and fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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