Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative visual impact on a High Amenity area, insufficient technical information regarding surface water drainage, and traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sightlines at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and location of the development would seriously injure the visual amenities of the High Amenity zone and conflict with protected views along Golf Links Road.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate surface water drainage arrangements, making it impossible to assess flood risk mitigation compliance.
- The intensification of the existing agricultural access without demonstrated adequate sightlines would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy GINHP26Objective GINHO61Objective DMSO197Objective DMSO118Zoning Objective HA – High Amenity
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of new polytunnels and an agricultural storage unit at Balduggan, Skerries, Co. Dublin, on lands zoned as High Amenity. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the development would detract from the visual character of the landscape and protected views. Furthermore, the submission lacked critical details on surface water management and failed to prove that the site access on Golf Links Road could safely handle increased traffic, render...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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