Core Refusal Reason
The development is fundamentally incompatible with the 'Open Space and Amenity' zoning and lacks critical technical documentation regarding flood risk, traffic safety, and utility services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the site as a chapel contravenes the 'Open Space and Amenity' zoning objectives set out in the local area plan.
- The applicant failed to provide a valid site-specific flood risk assessment or demonstrate secured agreements for water and wastewater connections.
- The absence of adequate roadside footpaths at the proposed access point creates a hazard for traffic and pedestrian safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Gorey Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2017-2023Open Space and Amenity Zoning
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the retention and continued use of an existing chapel at Goreycorporationlands, Gorey Urban. The planning authority refused the application on four grounds: non-compliance with the 'Open Space and Amenity' zoning objective, the submission of an irrelevant flood risk assessment for a different development, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and a lack of evidence regarding connection agreements with Irish Water. Consequently, the development was deemed contra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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