Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended removing the five-year temporary time limit (Condition 2) and granting permanent permission, concluding that the use is compatible with the General Employment zoning, provides significant employment, and has operated for a decade without adverse impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use has operated successfully on-site for 10 years without any recorded complaints or adverse impacts on traffic safety and the character of the industrial estate.
- The development contributes to the zoning vision for General Employment by providing in excess of 25 jobs and relating to an enterprise-style use that supports local vitality.
- There is no clear planning justification under the current Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 to continue restricting the use to a temporary period, as the use is established and compatible with surrounding commercial activities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EEO1Objective EEP2Objective EEO14Objective CIOSO6Objective CIOSP8Objective CIOSO13Zoning Objective GE (General Employment)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the continuation of use for a 2,742sqm indoor sports facility (Jump Zone trampoline park) at Unit 27, Airways Industrial Estate, Santry. While Fingal County Council granted permission, they imposed a 5-year temporary limit to protect the long-term industrial nature of the estate. The appellant sought the removal of this condition to secure permanent permission, citing significant planning costs and the desire for long-term investment. The Inspector found that the 'GE' zonin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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