Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes a non-permitted use under the 'HA' High Amenity zoning objective, resulting in a material contravention of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the coffee trailer as a 'fast food outlet/take-away' is not a permitted use under the 'HA' High Amenity zoning objective.
- The development materially contravenes the zoning vision to protect and enhance high amenity areas.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-conforming developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA Zoning ObjectiveFingal County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a coffee trailer at The Shoreline Hotel, Balcarrick, Donabate. The site is located in an area zoned 'HA' (High Amenity) under the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which aims to protect and enhance sensitive landscapes. The local authority refused permission because the trailer's use is classified as a take-away, which is prohibited in this zone, thus representing a material contravention of the development plan and a potential precedent fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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