Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of critical environmental, flood risk, and traffic safety assessments required to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect protected European sites, public health, or road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The failure to submit an Appropriate Assessment Screening prevents the Planning Authority from concluding that the development would not have a significant effect on the North-West Irish Sea SPA.
- The lack of a Flood Risk Screening Assessment and adequate surface water drainage proposals may result in development that is prejudicial to public health and at risk of flooding.
- Insufficient information regarding the design of the new site entrance onto Hayestown Road creates a serious traffic hazard and endangers public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMSO1DMSO160DMSO197DMSO203DMSO212DMSO215IUO16DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
Greenleaf Homes Limited sought permission for a development at Hayestown Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application because it lacked essential technical documentation, including an Appropriate Assessment Screening for nearby European sites, a Flood Risk Screening Assessment, and detailed traffic safety designs for the site entrance. Due to these information gaps, the Planning Authority determined the proposal was contrary to multiple objectives of the Fingal Developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.