Core Refusal Reason
The development is non-compliant with rural business zoning objectives and presents significant traffic safety hazards due to substandard access and site layout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is not a permitted use under the 'RB – Rural Business' zoning objective and fails to demonstrate a functional need for a rural location or a link to the agricultural/horticultural sectors.
- The existing site access and sightlines are substandard, creating a traffic hazard and lacking sufficient detail regarding safe internal pedestrian and vehicle circulation.
- The site layout presents operational safety risks concerning the maneuverability of large vehicles and the handling of skips/containers in close proximity to people on-site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RB – Rural BusinessFingal Development Plan 2023-2029Objective DMSO115Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
Raymond and Caroline Coleman sought retention permission for a development at Coldwinters, Blakes Cross, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused the application because the business use is incompatible with the 'RB - Rural Business' zoning objective, which prioritizes agricultural and horticultural-related enterprises. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a traffic hazard due to substandard access points, poor sightlines, and a lack of internal traffic management planning, particularly...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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