Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural settlement criteria in a highly sensitive landscape, lacks adequate flood risk justification, and creates a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural settlement strategy for 'HA' zoned lands, contravening both the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and National Policy Objective 19.
- The development would negatively impact the rural character and special amenity value of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order and a Highly Sensitive Landscape.
- The proposal presents significant risks regarding flooding and public safety due to inadequate sightlines at the vehicle egress point, creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.5Objective SPQHO74Policy SPQHP46Policy CSP24
Decision Document Summary
The development at Cnoc Ruaín Mews, Lower Road, Dublin 20, sought the retention of a garage conversion and additional development within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zone and the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not satisfy rural housing eligibility criteria, and the project was deemed harmful to a highly sensitive landscape. Furthermore, the application failed the flood risk justification test and proposed a vehicle access po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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