F24A/0340E

The proposal was refused primarily because the internal noise-control partition wall would create an expanse of 'dead frontage' onto River Mall, undermining visual amenity and passive surveillance, and because insufficient detail was provided to ensure that the intensity of the gaming use would not negatively impact the residential amenity of adjoining apartments through noise and disturbance.

• The installation of a full-height internal stud partition wall behind the shopfront glazing would create approximately 12 meters of non-interactive dead frontage, failing to provide the active frontage and passive surveillance required by the Fingal Development Plan.
• There is a significant lack of detail regarding the internal layout, quantum, and specific nature of the gaming equipment, making the submitted noise impact assessments insufficient to prove the use would not be detrimental to adjacent residential units.
• The development would undermine the 'Swords Liveable Laneways Strategy' and set an undesirable precedent for similar non-retail developments that fail to contribute positively to the streetscape and residential character of the area.