Core Refusal Reason
The development conflicts with rural zoning objectives and poses a significant traffic hazard due to substandard access and sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is incompatible with the 'RU' zoning objectives and the overall vision for rural land use in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal directly contravenes specific development management standards (DMSO81 and DMSO82) intended to protect the character and function of rural areas.
- The retention of the access would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines and non-compliance with road safety objectives DMSO115 and DMSO118.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU zoning objectiveObjective DMSO81Objective DMSO82Objective DMSO115Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a vehicular access and gate on lands located at Folio DN17884 along the R122 between Naul and Garristown, Co. Dublin. The planning authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the development is inconsistent with the 'RU' (Rural) zoning objectives and specific rural protection policies of the Fingal Development Plan; and second, that the existing access arrangements provide inadequate sightlines, thereby creating a traffic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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