Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused primarily due to a lack of documentary evidence demonstrating that the development is necessary to support a legitimate horticultural business in a Rural (RU) zoning area, combined with significant concerns regarding traffic safety at a substandard entrance and inadequate information on wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the proposed conversion of prefabricated units is necessary for the operation of an active horticultural business, making it incompatible with the RU zoning objective.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety as sightlines at the entrance are non-compliant with TII standards and the access road is substandard for intensified use.
- The lack of engineering detail regarding the septic tank and surface water drainage prevents a full assessment of potential risks to public health and the quality of the Lusk-Bog of the Ring groundwater body.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Rural ZoningSection 13.4 Ancillary UsesObjective ZO4CAP13CAP15EEP23EEP24EEP26EEP28EEP29EEP30EEP31EEO63EEO64EEO79EEO80EEO83EEO84GINHO59DMSO100DMSO101DMSO118DMSO126DMSO127DMSO128
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission for the demolition of one prefabricated dwelling and the conversion of three existing prefabricated units into ancillary horticultural facilities (storage, office/WC, and canteen) at Ballaghstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The project also includes the retention of a micro-wind turbine and solar panel array. The site, situated in a high-sensitivity 'High Lying Agricultural' landscape, is currently occupied by glasshouses and several unauthorized portacabins. While the a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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