Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate the protection of mature trees on site and the provision of an unacceptably low residential density in a highly accessible urban area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The lack of an arboricultural assessment and the potential removal of mature trees would be injurious to the character and amenities of the area and contrary to tree preservation objectives.
- The proposed development provides an unacceptably low density that fails to maximize the potential of a site located near high-quality public transport and existing services.
- The proposal constitutes an unsustainable use of serviced land, contravening both the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national compact settlement guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8.11Policy PHP 18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of derelict structures and new construction at Altis, Ballinclea Road, Killiney. The Planning Authority refused the application on two main grounds: first, the failure to provide an arboricultural assessment to protect mature trees which are subject to specific preservation objectives in the County Development Plan; and second, the proposed density was considered too low for a site with high accessibility to bus services and local amenities. The decision refl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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