FW23A/0120

The proposed development will consist of the following:

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is recommended for grant as it constitutes acceptable farm diversification under Objective EEO86 of the Fingal Development Plan, is compatible with the Greenbelt zoning, and will not significantly impact the visual amenity, residential privacy, or the setting of nearby historical monuments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is considered a legitimate form of farm diversification (Objective EEO86) because the abattoir will process livestock sourced from the applicant's own landholding, thereby reducing transport miles and supporting the local agricultural economy.
  • Despite its proximity to Dunsoghly Castle (a National Monument), the development's scale, 9.3m height, and 265m separation distance ensure it does not compete with or negatively impact the setting of the protected structure.
  • Potential nuisances related to noise, odor, and traffic are deemed manageable through rigorous planning conditions, including a cap on slaughter numbers (40 per week) and the requirement for comprehensive waste and odor management plans.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GB – Greenbelt ZoningPolicy SPQHP49Objective SPQHO102Policy CMP7Policy EEP28Objective EEO78Objective EEO86Policy EEP30Policy EEP31Objective EEO84Objective EEO51Policy GINHP21Policy GINHP22Objective DMSO101Objective DMSO102Objective DMSO105Objective DMSO138Objective DMSO125Objective DMSO140Local Objective Point 61Local Objective Point 66

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to a planning appeal for a 916sqm on-farm abattoir, ancillary offices, and a wastewater treatment plant on a 3.77ha greenfield site at Dunsoghly, St. Margaret's, Co. Dublin. The site is zoned 'GB' (Greenbelt), where 'Agribusiness' is generally not permitted, but 'Abattoir' is considered a distinct use and assessed here as 'Farm Diversification'. The site context is complex, being located within Dublin Airport Noise Zone A and in the vicinity of Dunsoghly Castle. Third-party ...
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