Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to provide essential additional information regarding environmental impacts (Appropriate Assessment), water/wastewater infrastructure, and design/traffic management, rendering the proposal contrary to the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The lack of a Screening for Appropriate Assessment prevents the Planning Authority from determining that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of nearby European Sites.
- Insufficient technical data regarding water and wastewater connections means the development could be prejudicial to public health and pose an environmental pollution risk.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary justifications for the removal of existing parking, detailed construction management plans for the restricted site, and required design revisions to enhance the streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO1Objective DMSO145
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of 14 apartments at Schoolhouse Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to submit critical additional information requested during the assessment process. Key deficiencies included the absence of an Appropriate Assessment screening, inadequate engineering details for water services, and a lack of clarity regarding construction logistics and the impact on existing parking for adjacent commercia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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