Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its piecemeal and haphazard nature, lack of a site-specific flood risk assessment, and the creation of a traffic hazard on a pedestrian-heavy laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered piecemeal and haphazard, failing to provide a comprehensive plan for the rear gardens of Dublin Road as required by objectives SPQHO42 and DMSO31.
- The applicant failed to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment or justification test for a site located in a flood-risk area, contrary to Objective IUO16 and national guidelines.
- The proposed access via an existing pedestrian laneway is inadequate and would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety without a coordinated redevelopment approach.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SPQHO42DMSO31IUO16
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a development at the rear of 94 Dublin Road, Sutton, Dublin 13. Fingal County Council refused permission because the project represented a piecemeal and uncoordinated approach to infill development that lacked a comprehensive masterplan for the surrounding rear gardens. Furthermore, the site is situated in a flood-risk zone without the required site-specific flood risk assessment or justification test, and the proposed access via a narrow pedestrian laneway was deemed a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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