Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a substandard form of residential development that fails to meet minimum amenity standards, lacks essential infrastructure for parking and refuse, and negatively impacts the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides inadequate residential amenity for future occupants, failing to meet minimum standards for floor area, storage, open space, and refuse disposal as required by Ministerial Guidelines.
- The application lacks necessary technical documentation and infrastructure, specifically regarding bicycle parking standards, building lifecycle management, and safe vehicular/pedestrian access arrangements.
- The proposed alterations to the building's facade and the intensification of use are considered out of character with the surrounding area and would adversely affect the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO109Table 14.17Objective AH17Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of a retail unit to short-term holiday accommodation at 51 Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council refused the application on five grounds, primarily citing the substandard quality of the proposed residential unit regarding floor space and amenities. Furthermore, the development failed to provide adequate bicycle and vehicular parking, lacked a required building lifecycle report, and was deemed to have a detrimental impa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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