Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate drainage and noise assessments, over-development with poor design quality relative to zoning objectives, and failure to demonstrate safe vehicular and pedestrian access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding foul and surface water drainage, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
- The development's scale and monolithic design constitute over-development that is visually injurious and fails to meet design guidelines for business parks under Objective DMS089.
- The proposal creates a traffic hazard due to inadequate pedestrian/cycle connectivity and the applicant's inability to demonstrate control over the land required for the necessary vehicular entrance splay.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS089
Decision Document Summary
APO Valet Parking Dublin Limited sought permission for a development at Kettles Lane, Cloghran, Co. Dublin, on lands zoned for General Employment (GE) adjacent to Green Belt (GB) areas. The application was refused by Fingal County Council because the proposed monolithic design was deemed an over-development of the site that would negatively impact visual amenities. Furthermore, the planning authority cited significant concerns regarding environmental risks from inadequate drainage, the absence o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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