Core Refusal Reason
The development is classified as a 'fast food outlet/take-away' which is not a permitted use under the 'HA' High Amenity zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the site as a fast food outlet/take-away is not permitted under the 'HA' High Amenity zoning objective and would materially contravene the Fingal County Development Plan.
- Granting retention permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-conforming developments in high amenity areas.
- The failure to address outstanding environmental concerns regarding the existing wastewater treatment plant makes the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA Zoning ObjectiveFingal County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a coffee trailer at The Shoreline Hotel, Donabate, located within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zoned area. Fingal County Council refused the application because the use is categorized as a 'fast food outlet/take-away,' which is prohibited under the HA zoning objective intended to protect and enhance high amenity areas. Additionally, the decision noted that previous planning conditions regarding the site's wastewater treatment plant remain unfulfilled, me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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