Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents an inefficient and unsustainable use of town centre zoned land that fails to promote compact growth or urban regeneration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is not considered an efficient or sustainable use of land zoned for town centre purposes under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development would be contrary to the specific zoning objective for Blanchardstown Village which seeks to protect and enhance the physical and social character of the area.
- The project fails to align with strategic policies and objectives intended to promote compact growth and the regeneration of prominent town centre sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a development on a prominent site to the west of Deanstown House on Main Street, Blanchardstown. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal did not represent an efficient use of town centre zoned lands. The decision maker determined that the development would undermine the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 objectives for compact growth and urban regeneration, ultimately failing to enhance the character of Blanchardstown Vi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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