Finglas Village Arcade decision appealed to An Bord Pleanala

Dublin City Council has notified me that an appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala in respect of the decision to refuse the amusement arcade at 11 Main Street Finglas. 

The original application (Dublin City Council reference 3032/12) was for an internet cafe/amusement arcade at this address.  The City Council's planners refused the amusement arcade element of the application saying it ‘would fail to contribute to the creation of a vibrant retail and commercial core in the gateway village….would seriously injure the amenities and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area'.

Along with my colleagues Cllr John Redmond and Cllr Steve Wrenn, I made a strong objection to this amusement arcade and we will be making our views known to An Bord Pleanala on this appeal. 

A number of local residents and community groups also made objections to this amusement arcade and we were all pleased with the original refusal as it was in the best interests of Finglas Village.

If you would like to make a submission to An Bord Pleanala about this appeal it must be made before November 20^th. The appeal reference is 241225 and further details about the fees involved and how to make an appeal can found on the website www.pleanala.ie or by calling An Bord Pleanala on 858 8100.

Alternatively, you can contact me on 618 3280 or john.lyons@oir.ie to speak with me about this appeal and I will make your views known in my submission.