Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate coastal location, substandard traffic safety, excessive scale relative to its sensitive context (including a Protected Structure), and failure to meet technical standards regarding flood risk, infrastructure protection, and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on the seaward side of a coastal road without adequate evidence regarding coastal erosion risks, safeguarding measures, or visual integration into the sensitive landscape.
- The proposed design, height, and scale are incongruous with the surrounding character, specifically impacting the setting of an adjacent Protected Structure and the High Amenity zoning.
- Significant technical deficiencies exist regarding traffic safety (sightlines), flood risk assessment, protection of water infrastructure, and compliance with minimum residential amenity standards for open space and parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.7.1Objective GINHO73Objective GINHO74Objective GINHO75Objective GINHO76Objective IUO16Objective IUO5Objective DMSO27SPPR 2SPPR 3SPPR 4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for a development at The Harbour, Loughshinny, Skerries, situated on an elevated coastal site between traditional single-storey cottages and a protected thatched house. Fingal County Council refused the application on six grounds, primarily focusing on the failure to demonstrate the site's long-term viability against coastal erosion and flooding. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a traffic hazard due to poor sightlines, visually dominant and out of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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