Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment and inadequate infrastructure provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents overdevelopment and a piecemeal form of development that is out of character with the existing area and provides a poor standard of residential amenity.
- The development contravenes the 'RS' residential zoning objective and specific policies of the Fingal Development Plan regarding residential standards and separation distances.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could be adequately served by water supply, wastewater infrastructure, surface water drainage, and safe vehicular access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS87
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a residential development at Ardfield, Outfarm Lane, Castleknock, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, that the scale and configuration of the project constituted overdevelopment which would negatively impact the character of the area and provide insufficient private open space for future residents; and secondly, that the application failed to provide satisfactory arrangements for essential services including...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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