Core Refusal Reason
The development is incompatible with the high amenity zoning objective, intensifies unauthorized use, and creates a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is incompatible with the 'Objective G' zoning for high amenity areas and would materially contravene the County Development Plan 2022-2028 by intensifying an overall unauthorized development.
- The proposal constitutes a traffic hazard and endangers public safety because the additional traffic movements generated would occur at a junction with restricted sightlines.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments at locations with poor visibility, adversely affecting the safety and utility of Ballyedmonduff Road for all users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GSection 13.2Table 13.1.5Section 13.1.4
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for structures associated with a riding centre at Ballyedmonduff Road, Sandyford, located within an area zoned for high amenity (Objective G). The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it is inconsistent with the zoning objectives and would further enable unauthorized development on the site, noting a significant history of previous refusals. Furthermore, the development was deemed a risk to public safety due to inadequate sightli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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