Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to protect the riparian corridor of the Delvin River, encroaches on the Greenbelt with urban-style infrastructure, lacks demonstrated functional need, and presents a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the required 48m riparian buffer for the Delvin River and lacks a hydromorphological assessment to ensure the protection of water quality and biodiversity.
- The proposed 250m access road is considered excessive and urban in character, materially contravening the Greenbelt zoning objective and negatively impacting rural amenities.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional need for the facility at this location or provide adequate sightlines at the entrance, resulting in a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.20.5Objective DMSO154Objective DMSO160Objective DMSO210Objective IUO14Objective IUO26GB land-use zoningSection 3.5.15.12Objective SPQHO102
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a horse training facility at Tobertaskin, Stamullen, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused primarily due to its failure to maintain a necessary 48m riparian buffer along the Delvin River and the inclusion of an overly long, urban-style access road that conflicts with Greenbelt zoning objectives. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited a lack of demonstrated functional need for the facility and significant concerns regarding traffic safety due to inadequat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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