Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'OS - Open Space' zoning objective and prejudices the strategic delivery of the Royal Canal Greenway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal locates private residential open space on lands specifically zoned 'OS - Open Space', which materially contravenes the Fingal Development Plan and the terms of the original permission (Reg. Ref. FW16A/0068).
- The loss of public open space resulting from the development would prejudice Objective ED69, which seeks to protect and facilitate the development of the Royal Canal Greenway as a strategic recreational trail.
- Permitting the development would set an inappropriate precedent for similar encroachments on zoned open space and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Castleknock area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
OS – Open SpaceObjective ED69Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of alterations to a previously approved development at 'Crannach', Grannard Bridge, Castleknock. The site is partially situated on lands zoned for Open Space, where residential-related development is strictly prohibited. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development encroaches upon protected open space, thereby contravening the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and a prior planning grant. Additionally, the proposal was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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