Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of the 'GE' General Employment zoning objective due to the loss of industrial floor space, insufficient parking provision, and the non-employment intensive nature of the proposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of an existing light industrial unit, which are currently in short supply, would result in an unsustainable and uneconomical use of land zoned for employment.
- Deficiencies in car parking provision within the proposal could lead to overflow onto the surrounding road network, creating incompatibility with adjoining land uses.
- The non-employment intensive nature of the development fails to facilitate appropriate sustainable employment and enterprise uses as required by the GE zoning vision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GE General Employment Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from light industrial at Unit 37 Grange Parade, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. Fingal County Council refused the application on the grounds that it materially contravenes the 'GE' General Employment zoning objective. The Planning Authority determined that the development would result in the loss of scarce industrial space, provide inadequate parking that would negatively impact the local road network, and fail to provide the level of employment intensi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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