Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the 'OS' (Open Space) land use zoning objective and would negatively impact the residential amenity of future residents and the character of a planned public park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on lands zoned 'Open Space' (OS), where the primary objective is to provide recreational and amenity resources, making the proposed structure a contravention of the Fingal Development Plan.
- The 30-metre-high telecommunications structure would be adjacent to a future park, conflicting with the vision for community-focused recreational uses and strict development controls in the area.
- The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of future residents and fails to comply with Objective DMSO17 regarding the appropriate location of new utility structures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
OSObjective DMSO17
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the installation of a 30-metre-high multiuser telecommunications support structure and associated facilities at Flemington, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The site is situated on lands zoned 'OS' (Open Space) under the Fingal Development Plan, which is reserved for recreational and amenity resources. The local authority refused permission because the industrial nature of the structure is incompatible with the zoning objective, would negatively impact a planned public park for ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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