Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an inappropriate intensification of non-conforming uses in a High Amenity (HA) zone and poses a significant traffic hazard due to substandard road infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the proposed development constitutes an unreasonable intensification of non-conforming uses within a High Amenity (HA) zoned area, failing to protect or enhance the sensitive rural landscape.
- The visual impact of the development, combined with existing structures, is out of character with the area and contravenes specific Fingal Development Plan objectives regarding landscape preservation.
- The local road network is substandard in width and alignment, lacks adequate sightlines, and is unsuitable for the HGV traffic generated, thereby creating a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO3Objective GINHO59Objective GINHO67
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to modify an existing 888.9 sq. m. warehouse at Hillview, Clonee Road, Lucan. The site is situated in a High Amenity (HA) zone within a sensitive rural landscape. The local authority refused the application because the development represents an excessive intensification of non-conforming uses that would negatively impact the character of the area. Additionally, the surrounding road infrastructure was deemed inadequate to safely accommodate the resulting commercial ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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