Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'High Amenity' zoning objective, fails to meet minimum residential design standards, and is located in a coastal erosion risk zone without adequate protection measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development of a new holiday home on 'HA' zoned land is only permissible through the conversion of a Protected Structure, which this proposal does not involve.
- The proposed accommodation fails to meet mandatory minimum floor area, living space, and storage requirements set out in national best practice guidelines.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development could be adequately safeguarded from coastal erosion over its lifetime without the need for third-party coastal defenses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMSO19Objective GINHO75Section 9.7.1Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the removal of an existing mobile home and the construction of a new holiday home at Loughshinny Beach, Skerries. The site is situated on lands zoned as 'High Amenity' (HA) and is identified as being at risk of coastal erosion. The Planning Authority refused the application because the land use is not permitted under the current zoning unless involving a Protected Structure, the internal dimensions of the dwelling are substandard, and the proposal relies on the local aut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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