Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes a commercial 'Warehouse' use which materially contravenes Zoning Objective 'B' (Rural Amenity/Agriculture) and is not permitted under the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the shed for commercial storage associated with an online business is classified as a 'Warehouse', which is incompatible with the rural function of the site.
- The proposed development is neither 'Permitted in Principle' nor 'Open for Consideration' under Table 13.1.4 of the current County Development Plan.
- Retention of the structure would materially contravene the zoning objective to protect and improve rural amenity and provide for agricultural development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'B'Table 13.1.4Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a single-storey storage shed at Spruce Lodge, Kilternan, used for the commercial storage of outdoor pergolas and coverings for an online business. The Planning Authority refused the application because the site is zoned Objective 'B', intended to protect rural amenity and support agriculture. As the commercial warehouse use is not compatible with this zoning and is not listed as a permissible use in the County Development Plan, the development was deemed a ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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