Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'RU' Rural Zoning Objective where agribusiness is not permitted, and presents significant traffic safety and environmental buffer concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed agribusiness use is categorized as 'Not Permitted' under the 'RU' Rural Zoning Objective, resulting in a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The development would endanger public safety due to traffic hazards and HGV obstruction on a narrow residential cul-de-sac, exacerbated by the lack of a comprehensive traffic impact study.
- The site layout fails to provide the required 10m-15m riparian corridor for watercourse protection and would set an undesirable precedent harmful to the area's visual amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Zoning ObjectiveObjective RF83Objective WQ05Objective DMS171
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a detached farm packhouse located at Carthy's Lane, Whitestown, Rush, Co. Dublin, adjacent to an approved family home. Fingal County Council refused the application on four grounds, primarily noting that the agribusiness use is not permitted within the 'RU' rural zoning. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal would create a traffic hazard on a narrow lane, failed to maintain necessary riparian buffers from local watercourses, and woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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