Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an inappropriate urbanisation of Green Belt lands and the historic grounds of a Protected Structure, while posing significant risks to biodiversity and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would introduce a substantial urbanising form on greenfield lands zoned as Green Belt, negatively impacting biodiversity, ecological connectivity, and the open nature of the landscape.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on Quinn’s Road, which lacks adequate pedestrian and cyclist facilities to accommodate the additional traffic and vulnerable road users.
- The project would detract from the historic landscape character and setting of Clontra House, a Protected Structure of National Importance, through inappropriate subdivision and urbanisation of its grounds.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GBPolicy GIB18Policy GIB20Policy GIB22Policy GIB23Policy GIB25Policy GIB27
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of six enclosed padel courts, ancillary structures, and 20 car parking spaces at Clontra House, a Protected Structure in Shankill, Dublin. The site is situated on lands zoned for Green Belt protection and within a significant ecological corridor. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would result in the fragmentation of green infrastructure and biodiversity, create a traffic hazard on a road with insufficient pedestrian ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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