Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of commercial vibrancy in a town centre location, substandard residential amenity for occupants, and inappropriate development within a flood risk zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change of use from restaurant to holiday accommodation results in an unacceptable loss of commercial floor space, undermining the vibrancy and social character of Skerries town centre.
- The proposed holiday apartments provide a substandard level of residential amenity due to inadequate floor areas and a complete lack of private or communal open space.
- The development constitutes a 'highly vulnerable' use located within Flood Zone B, posing an unacceptable risk to future occupants contrary to national flood risk management guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Town and District Centre zoning objectiveObjective EEO93Objective DMSO24Objective SPQHO35Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2023-2029)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the conversion of the ground floor of The Lifeboat House, a prominent building on Harbour Road in Skerries, from a restaurant to holiday accommodation. Fingal County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the erosion of vital town centre commercial space which contravenes zoning objectives; the failure to meet minimum residential standards for floor space and amenity areas; and the inappropriate siting of highly vulnerable resident...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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