Core Refusal Reason
The proposed warehousing use is not permitted under the 'HA' (High Amenity) land-use zoning objective and materially contravenes the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change of use from agricultural to storage is classified as 'Warehousing', which is a 'Not Permitted' use under the 'HA' – 'High Amenity' zoning objective.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for non-conforming uses in highly sensitive and scenic locations, resulting in injury to the amenity and character of the protected landscape.
- The proposal materially contravenes Condition No. 4 of a previous planning grant (Reg.Ref. F06A/1579) and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA Land-Use Zoning ObjectiveFingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of a change of use for an existing building at Hollywood Great, Ballyboughal, from its permitted agricultural use to storage/warehousing. The site is situated within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zone under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, a designation intended to protect sensitive and scenic landscapes. The Planning Authority refused the application as warehousing is a prohibited use in this zone, the proposal violates a specific condition of a prior planning...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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