Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial use is incompatible with the 'RS' Residential zoning objective as it would negatively impact residential amenity through noise and nuisance, while failing to maintain adequate private open space standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would adversely impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties by way of noise, nuisance, and general disturbance.
- The proposal fails to meet Objective SPQHO35 due to the unacceptable qualitative standard of the remaining private open space, which would be compromised by customer access.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar incompatible developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential zoning objectiveObjective SPQHO35
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission for a commercial use at 4 The Rise, Millers Glen, Swords, Co. Dublin, a site zoned 'RS' Residential under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. The local authority refused the proposal because the intensification of use would generate noise and disturbance detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. Furthermore, the development was found to compromise the quality of the existing dwelling's private open space and was deemed to set a ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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