Core Refusal Reason
The development is for 'industry – general' use which is not permitted under the 'RU' Rural zoning objective and would consolidate unauthorised development while creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 'industry – general' use is not permitted under the 'RU' Rural zoning objective and would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- Granting permission would consolidate existing unauthorised development on the site involving three adjoining units that lack planning authorisation.
- The existing site entrance provides substandard sightlines in both directions, constituting a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective 'RU' Rural
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a single-storey commercial unit located on rural lands in Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application primarily because the industrial nature of the development is incompatible with the 'RU' Rural zoning objective, which is intended to protect agricultural and rural-related enterprise. Furthermore, the proposal was found to consolidate existing unauthorised structures on-site and failed to demonstrate safe access, as the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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