Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to excessive height and scale that negatively impacts the character of Blanchardstown Village, combined with a total lack of car parking for the residential units.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed height, scale, and design are visually dominant and architecturally incongruous, resulting in a detrimental impact on the established character of Main Street and the skyline.
- The development materially contravenes the 'TC' Town and District Centre zoning objective and specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and National Planning Framework.
- The provision of zero car parking for 15 apartments fails to meet national guidelines and local development plan standards, setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SPQHP5SPQHP35SPQHO34TC Zoning ObjectiveObjective DMSO24
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a mixed-use development on a site east of PTSB Bank on Main Street, Blanchardstown. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council primarily because its excessive scale and height were deemed visually intrusive and incompatible with the village's character. Additionally, the failure to provide any car parking for the 15 proposed apartments was found to be in breach of both local objectives and national planning guidelines regarding sustainable residentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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