Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to critical infrastructure deficits in wastewater treatment, significant traffic safety hazards, the loss of vernacular heritage within an Architectural Conservation Area, and poor design quality leading to substandard residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature due to the existing capacity deficiency at the Naul Wastewater Treatment Plant, which cannot accommodate additional foul discharge.
- The proposed entrance and lack of a Stage 1 Road Safety Audit create a traffic hazard, while the demolition of vernacular buildings and removal of vegetation would irreparably harm the character of the Naul Architectural Conservation Area.
- The scale and massing of the development would result in an overbearing impact on neighboring properties and provide substandard residential amenity for future occupants, further exacerbated by the failure to submit a mandatory Design Statement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029Table 14.24Table 14.26Section 14.5Table 14.4Objective DMSO5
Decision Document Summary
The proposed development at Naul, Co. Dublin, sought the demolition of a vernacular building and the construction of a residential scheme. Fingal County Council refused the application on five grounds, primarily citing the lack of capacity in the local wastewater treatment network and significant traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines and parking. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the project would negatively impact the Naul Architectural Conservation Area, cause overbear...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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