Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to clarify the permitted use of the site, resulting in a material contravention of Objective Z06 and insufficient evidence regarding residential standards and drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish the current planning status and permitted use of Parkside House, making it impossible to determine if the proposal is an appropriate ancillary use.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Objective Z06 of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and set an undesirable precedent for inconsistent land use.
- The submission lacked critical technical data regarding surface water management and failed to demonstrate that adequate private open space would be retained for residential use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective Z06Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for development to the rear of Parkside House, a protected structure located at No. 3 Main Street, Castleknock. Fingal County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not clarify the existing legal planning status of the property, leading to a conflict with Objective Z06 of the Fingal Development Plan. Additionally, the authority cited a lack of technical information regarding soakaway design and infiltration tests, as well as a failure t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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