Core Planning Reasoning
Recommendation to grant as the development is considered compatible with the rural character and established agricultural use of the site, is consistent with the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023 policies for non-conforming uses, and would not negatively impact visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is for a purpose directly related to the agricultural and horticultural use of the site, which is permitted in principle under the 'RU' zoning objective.
- The scale and design of the extension are compatible with existing structures and the character of the surrounding rural landscape, posing no significant visual or residential amenity impacts.
- Matters relating to alleged unauthorized use or previous non-compliance are functions of local authority enforcement and do not constitute a sufficient planning basis for refusal in this instance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023Zoning Objective RU - RuralObjective RF82Objective RF83Objective RF84Section 11.5 Non-Conforming UsesObjective Z05Landscape Character: Low Lying Agricultural
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a 1,373sqm extension to an existing agricultural store, a stormwater attenuation facility, and ancillary works at Ballough, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The site is occupied by a seeds and grain merchant and is situated in a rural area zoned 'RU'. While third-party appellants argued the site functions as an unauthorized 'agribusiness' and raised concerns regarding noise and visual impact, the Inspector found the development consistent with the Development Plan's definition of 'Agricul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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