Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate the 'exceptional circumstances' required for the replacement of a seasonal chalet with a permanent dwelling and failed to provide a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment for a site located within Flood Zones A and B.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the 'exceptional circumstances' criteria set out in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 for replacing seasonal structures with permanent year-round dwellings.
- The lack of a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) for a development in Flood Zone A and B is a material failure that contravenes the precautionary principle and national guidelines.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar development in the Burrow area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the sensitive coastal region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO47Policy SPQHP57Objective SPQHO100Objective DMSO163Objective DMSO212Objective DMSO213Objective DMSO215Section 3.5.15.11Policy IUP12Objective GINHO76Objective GIM8
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing 84sqm timber chalet and the construction of a 176sqm four-bedroom permanent dwelling at Hollybush, Portrane. The site is located in a rural 'RU' zone and is designated as a 'Highly Sensitive Landscape'. The Planning Authority refused permission on two grounds: failure to satisfy Objective DMSO47 regarding chalet replacements and concerns over coastal erosion. While the Inspector's assessment found that the site is physically outs...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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