Core Refusal Reason
The motor sales use is not a permissible land use under the site's residential zoning and the structures negatively impact the character and public realm of Cabinteely Village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The motor sales use is neither 'permissible' nor 'open to consideration' under the primary land use zoning objective 'A', which seeks to protect and provide for residential development.
- The proposal represents a substandard use of scarce residential land located in close proximity to a village with excellent access to amenities and sustainable transport.
- The structures proposed for retention detract from the character of Cabinteely Village and fail to contribute positively to the public realm along Old Bray Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective MFC32022-2028 Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a motor sales garage at Lewis Motors on Old Bray Road, Dublin 18. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the site is zoned for residential use (Objective 'A'), and a motor sales outlet is not a compatible use under this designation. Additionally, the development was found to be an inefficient use of well-located residential land and the existing structures were deemed to negatively affect the visual character and public re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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