Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to material contravention of Green Belt zoning objectives, inadequate wastewater treatment arrangements posing a pollution risk, and a lack of safe pedestrian connectivity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's detached nature and intensification of use materially contravene Objective EEO58 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 by eroding the rural character of the Green Belt.
- The proposed private wastewater treatment system is insufficient for the scale of development, creating a significant pollution risk and hazard to public health.
- The absence of demonstrated safe pedestrian connectivity creates a dangerous conflict between pedestrians and road users, rendering the development unsustainable.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EEO58
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of two existing structures at Dublin Airport Manor, Swords, located within a Green Belt (GB) zoned area. The local authority refused the application because the intensification of use and detached layout failed to protect the rural character of the area as required by Objective EEO58. Furthermore, the proposal failed to provide adequate foul drainage solutions or safe pedestrian access, leading to concerns regarding public health...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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