Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards arising from restricted sightlines on the R125, overbearing visual impact in a rural 'RU' zoned area, and potential environmental risks to protected water bodies and European sites (SAC/SPA) due to inadequate wastewater management evidence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed intensification would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the existing entrance located on a bend of the R125, endangering public safety.
- The scale, height, and bulk of the extension would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the rural landscape character and protected views along the R125.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate that the development would not result in water pollution or adversely affect the integrity of the Malahide Estuary SAC and Broadmeadow Swords Estuary SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS129RU ZoningObjective EE041Objective ED58Policy EEP22Objective EEO44Objective EEO46Objective EEO55Policy EEP26Objective EEO49Objective GINHO57Objective VP01
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 367sq.m two-storey extension to Hildan House guesthouse, increasing the number of double bedrooms from 18 to 30 and adding 14 car parking spaces. The subject site is located in a sensitive rural area zoned 'RU' (Rural) under the Fingal County Development Plan. While guesthouse use is 'permitted in principle' when ancillary to a main residence, the Inspector found that the scale of this expansion pushed the limits of being truly ancillary. The primary plannin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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