Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'HA' (High Amenity) zoning objective of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, as the large-scale concrete yard is incongruous with the highly sensitive landscape and lacks a sufficient agricultural or forestry justification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 656 sq.m. concrete yard represents a significant and disproportionate increase in hardstanding that erodes the rural and natural character of the 'High Amenity' zoned site.
- The appellant failed to provide adequate justification that the yard is essential for agricultural or forestry purposes, noting that existing sheds and hardstanding appear sufficient for the maintenance of the grounds.
- The development materially contravenes specific development plan objectives (GINHO58, GINHO59, and GINHO67) intended to protect highly sensitive landscapes from inappropriate urban-style interventions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GINHO67Objective GINHO58Objective GINHO59Objective GINHO60Objective DMSO102Policy GINHP28Section 9.6.15Section 9.6.17Section 13.1Section 14.15.5Section 14.18.3Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report concerns a first-party appeal against the refusal of retention permission for a concrete yard (c. 656 sq.m.) and associated drainage infrastructure at Ounavarra, Lucan, Co. Dublin. The site is situated in a highly sensitive landscape zoned 'HA' (High Amenity) under the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. The Inspector found that while the yard is not highly visible from public vantage points, its urban nature and significant scale fail to reflect or reinforce the ch...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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