Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission on grounds of prematurity, asserting the site was required for a drainage attenuation basin for the N3 Upgrade scheme; however, the Inspector recommended granting permission, finding that refusing residential development on zoned land for potential road infrastructure was unreasonable.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Refusal on the grounds of prematurity regarding the N3 upgrade is deemed unreasonable as the site is zoned for residential use and alternative locations for road drainage infrastructure have been identified.
- The proposed development of 91 Build-to-Rent apartments constitutes an efficient use of serviced urban land and aligns with national and local policies for compact growth and increased density.
- The applicant successfully demonstrated that the proposal overcomes previous concerns regarding flood risk by relocating the site entrance and adequately mitigates motorway noise through the use of winter gardens.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective MT41Objective CMO39bPolicy CSP14Policy CSP15Policy CSP18Policy CIOSP2Objective CIOSO5Objective CIOSO44Policy CMP2Policy CMP25Objective GINHO20Section 14.5.3Section 14.6Objective DMSO23Objective DMSO25Objective DMSO50Objective DMSO51Section 14.20.17
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal for 'Phase 2' of a residential development at Canterbury Gate, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, consisting of 91 Build-to-Rent apartments across two blocks (6 and 10 storeys). The site is a linear 1.434ha plot located between the M3/N3 motorway and the Old Navan Road, partially containing remnants of a previously permitted but unfinished basement. While Fingal County Council refused the application due to its potential interaction with the N3 Upgrade Littlepace to M50 scheme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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