Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'GE-General Employment' zoning objective and strategic location; it provides necessary roads and services infrastructure to facilitate future employment use while incorporating active travel measures and flood mitigation that do not compromise the safety or capacity of the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is compatible with the 'General Employment' land-use zoning and aligns with national and regional strategic policies for employment clusters.
- Traffic modeling and assessments demonstrate that the proposed modifications to the M1 Junction 5 can safely accommodate the development without detrimental impact to the motorway's operation.
- Environmental and heritage concerns, including flood risk management and the retention of vernacular structures, have been addressed through design revisions and the application of robust planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GE-General EmploymentPolicy CMP33Objective CMO35Objective CMO36Objective CMO37Objective DMSO114Policy CMP7Policy CMP9Objective CMO6Policy SPQHP59Objective SPQHO103Objective SPQHO10414.19.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of several structures and the construction of roads and services infrastructure (surface water, foul water, and water supply) on a site of approximately 34 hectares in Lusk and Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development is intended to facilitate future commercial growth on lands zoned for 'General Employment' adjacent to Junction 5 of the M1 motorway. Key features include upgrades to existing roundabouts, the provision of new cycle and pedestrian paths over the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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