Core Refusal Reason
Unauthorized access onto public open space which contravenes zoning objectives and sets a negative precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant lacks the necessary legal interest to create a private access point onto the adjacent public open space.
- The development materially contravenes Objective Z04 of the Development Plan, which seeks to protect and preserve land zoned for Open Space.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized openings, which would cumulatively degrade the amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective Z04
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a pedestrian entrance at the rear of a residential property at 37 Hilltown Park, Swords, which opens directly onto a public park. The local authority refused the application primarily because the applicant has no legal interest in the public land and the entrance conflicts with the 'Open Space' zoning objective (Objective Z04). The decision maker concluded that such an entrance is detrimental to the integrity of the public space and would establish a ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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