Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature pending the adoption of a required Masterplan for Rowlestown and fails to exclude significant adverse effects on European sites (Malahide Estuary SAC/SPA) in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is premature pending the making of an approved land use plan for Rowlestown as mandated by the current Development Plan's zoning objectives for rural villages.
- The suburban layout and design are considered out of context with the character of the rural village and provide inadequate qualitative public open space.
- The Board is precluded from granting permission because it cannot be certain, without an NIS, that the project (specifically the decommissioning of fuel tanks) will not adversely affect the integrity of the Malahide Estuary SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective RV (Rural Village)Policy CSP7 MasterplansPolicy CSP8 Implementation of MasterplansTable 2.18 Schedule of MasterplansChapter 3 Section 3.5.15.1Policy SPQHP51 Protection of Rural VillagesChapter 14 Section 14.12.1Objective DMSO52Objective GI 20, 21, and 23Policy CSO 65
Decision Document Summary
Bellevue Properties Limited proposed the demolition of a disused garage canopy and decommissioning of underground fuel tanks to facilitate the construction of 6 detached houses on a 0.36-hectare site at The Rath, Rolestown. The site is located on the outskirts of the village, zoned 'RV' (Rural Village). The Planning Authority refused permission on four grounds. Upon appeal, the Inspector agreed that while residential development is permitted in principle, the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 ex...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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