Core Refusal Reason
The development is located over a critical surface water pipeline and lacks adequate drainage infrastructure, while also conflicting with previously approved site layouts and landscaping plans.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The substation's position over an existing 600mm surface water pipeline is prejudicial to public health and contrary to infrastructure protection policies.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient details regarding surface water management, SuDS, and attenuation calculations for the new impermeable area.
- The layout and location of the structure conflict with previously permitted site plans (SD20A/0234), specifically regarding play equipment, landscaping, and boundary impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
IE3 Objective 2G14 Objective 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention for a detached single-storey ESB substation and switch room at Clondalkin Enterprise Centre, Watery Lane. The local authority refused permission because the structure is situated over a major surface water pipeline and replaces planned green space with impermeable surfacing without compensatory drainage measures. Additionally, the application was found to be inconsistent with previously granted permissions for the site and lacked sufficient contextual drawings to as...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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