Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'RU' Rural zoning objective and lacks sufficient technical detail regarding operational impacts, traffic safety, and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed industrial and commercial uses are not permitted under the 'RU' Rural zoning objective, which prioritizes agriculture, biodiversity, and rural landscape protection.
- The application lacks sufficient detail on the nature of commercial activities and vehicular movements, posing a risk to the amenities of neighboring properties and resulting in substandard site access.
- The absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening and surface water management details means the potential for significant adverse effects on Natura 2000 sites cannot be ruled out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RU Rural land use zoningFingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention and planning permission for commercial workshops, yard extensions, and container storage at Borranstown, Ashbourne, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application as the industrial nature of the development is incompatible with the 'RU' Rural zoning of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide adequate information to assess impacts on residential amenity, traffic safety, and the integrity of European (Natura 2000) ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.