Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'RU' rural zoning objective and Rural Settlement Strategy, provides substandard residential accommodation, and creates a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is incompatible with the 'RU' rural zoning objective and fails to satisfy the Rural Settlement Strategy regarding the eligibility criteria for new dwellings in an area under strong urban influence.
- The proposed mobile staff units represent a substandard form of residential development that fails to meet national minimum accommodation standards and guidelines for sustainable communities.
- The site layout and access arrangements are inadequate for the co-location of residential and commercial uses, posing a risk to pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Zoning ObjectivePolicy SPQHP50Policy EEP23Policy EEP24Table 3.5Objective SPQHO81Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
The application sought a three-year temporary permission for plant storage and the retention of four mobile staff accommodation units at Hanna’s Avenue, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused by Fingal County Council as the commercial use is inconsistent with the 'RU' rural zoning and the residential units do not comply with the Rural Settlement Strategy or national housing standards. Furthermore, the site layout was found to be substandard, creating a traffic hazard by mixing residential ac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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