Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on highly sensitive 'High Amenity' coastal lands where it would introduce an incongruous man-made feature that interferes with unobstructed and protected views of the coastline and seascape, leading to haphazard development and injury to visual and landscape amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered inappropriate for this specific coastal location as it fails to align with County Development Plan objectives designed to protect highly sensitive landscapes and preserve vistas from inappropriate development.
- The installation of a man-made structure in an open, informal recreational field would constitute an intrusion into the existing seascape vistas and would result in a haphazard development pattern.
- The Inspector determined that while public art can contribute to cultural identity, this specific siting lacks integration with managed site plans and would be better suited to the built-up area of Rush village where it would benefit from higher surveillance and accessibility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Policy GINHP25Objective GINHO55Objective GINHO59Policy GINHP26Objective GINHO60Policy GINHP28Objective GINHO67Section 9.7Policy GINHP29Objective GINHO73Policy GINHP30Objective GINHO78Policy Objective HCAP37
Decision Document Summary
The application by Rush Community Council seeks permission for the erection of a 4.9m wide x 3.68m high galvanised steel 'Mantra Ray' sculpture and associated works at Tayleurs Point, Rush. The site is a rectangular open field zoned 'High Amenity' and categorised as a 'Coastal' Character Type with 'Exceptional' landscape value. Fingal County Council initially refused permission citing material contravention of objectives GINHO59 and GINHO60 regarding landscape sensitivity and the protection of v...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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