Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes the 'GE' zoning objective and Policy EEP2 by failing to provide intensive employment or a high-quality, well-designed physical environment on a greenfield site, while the narrow access road is inadequate for the generated traffic, posing a public safety risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is incompatible with the 'GE' zoning vision as it results in an extremely low employment density (1.38 jobs per hectare) and fails to promote intensive employment purposes.
- The layout is considered haphazard and lacks architectural merit or permeability, which would negatively impact the character of the greenfield area.
- The applicant failed to provide reliable traffic data from a comparable authorized facility, and the existing laneway access is deemed insufficient in width and safety to serve the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GE Zoning ObjectivePolicy EEP2Objective EEO4Objective ZO2Objective CSO14Policy EEP13Objective EEO23Policy EEP18Objective EEO30Objective DMSO89Table 14.15Table 2.19
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for an 'eco-self-storage' facility comprising 300 upcycled shipping containers on a 1.45-hectare greenfield site at Dubber, Co. Dublin. The site is situated in a transitional area near Meakstown Cottages, zoned 'General Employment' (GE) under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Fingal County Council initially refused permission based on zoning incompatibility and visual impact. Upon review, the Inspector supported the refusal, arguing that the 'sui generis' use...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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