Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant coastal flood risk, potential adverse impacts on protected ecological sites (SAC/SPA), and a design layout that is inconsistent with the character of the existing rural cluster.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is classified as highly vulnerable and is located within a coastal flood risk zone, making it contrary to national flood risk management guidelines.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding landscaping and ecological impacts to allow for a screening determination for Appropriate Assessment concerning nearby SAC and SPA sites.
- The proposed layout and plot sizes do not demonstrate a sensitive design that is consistent with the established character and density of the existing rural cluster.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy GINHP19DMSO138Objective SPQH067
Decision Document Summary
The application sought outline planning permission for a development on a site to the side and rear of No. 5 Moyne Road, Baldoyle. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council primarily because the site is located in a coastal flood risk area and a designated ecological buffer zone. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant provided insufficient data to assess impacts on several nearby Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA), and the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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