Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a High Amenity (HA) zone and highly sensitive landscape where it interferes with protected views and landscape character, contravening specific Fingal Development Plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes the 'HA' zoning objective and Objective GINHO60 by interfering with the character of a highly sensitive landscape and protected views.
- The works introduce incongruous elements and result in the loss of vegetation within an area designated as highly sensitive (Blanchardstown South).
- Granting permission would set an undesirable planning precedent and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GINHO60HA zoning objectiveObjective GINHO59Objective GINHO58Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
Steven McEleney sought retention permission for development at Ounavarra, Clonee Road, Lucan, situated within a High Amenity (HA) zone and a highly sensitive landscape area. Fingal County Council refused the application because the works negatively impact the scenic character and protected views of the location. The development was found to contravene several objectives of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically regarding landscape preservation and vegetation loss, thereby failing to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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