F19A/0196: For the development of an area of open space at Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries which will consist of a 37m x 18.5m Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) including fencing, tarmac surfacing, provision of 10 No. car parking spaces, grading of earth, mown path, wild meadow grassed area, pathway including ramp and steps to facilitate pedestrian / cycleway access to Hamilton Hill, stone surfacing, stone wall / railings with gate access, tree planting and all associated site development works to facilitate the establishment of the open space area. Add Info received 13th December 2019. Add Info deemed Significant 16th December 2019. Revised Public Notices received 23rd December 2019.

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Submit alternative layout providing suitable traffic calming without a roundabout, showing 5 no. Grasscrete parking spaces.Traffic Access
• 2Provide overhead barrier and separate pedestrian access; 2.5m tarmacadam path with 1:20 slope from southern road end; post and rail fencing to eastern/southern boundaries; tarmacadam road finish; ducting for MUGA.Design Materials
• 3Wildflower mix must be 100% perennial seed (no grasses), based on soil type; soil to be tilled and stone raked, no topsoil; mass plant steeper slopes; replace Acer platanoides with Acer campestre; native tree planting only; no planting within 2.5m of footpaths; use pioneer mix of Birch and Alder whips; provide two field access gates to planted areas.Environment Ecology
• 4Submit elevational drawings of the MUGA demonstrating access points and boundary treatment finishes.Compliance