Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes a material contravention of the 'RU' rural zoning objective and is incompatible with neighboring residential amenities and environmental protection standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The industrial use is specifically precluded under the 'RU' zoning objective, making the development a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proximity of the site to a residential dwelling would result in significant injury to local amenities through noise and disturbance associated with light industrial activity.
- The application failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not have adverse effects on the integrity of European (Natura 2000) sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU land-use zoning objectiveFingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a change of use to industrial purposes at Borranstown, Ashbourne, Co. Dublin. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RU', where industrial uses are strictly prohibited under the current Development Plan. The Planning Authority refused the application on three grounds: the material contravention of the zoning objective, the negative impact on the residential amenity of the neighboring dwelling due to noise and disturbance, and the lack of evid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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