Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its piecemeal nature, traffic safety hazards on a substandard access lane, material contravention of High Amenity zoning objectives, and negative impacts on residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered piecemeal and unsustainable, failing to meet the criteria for appropriate equine industry expansion as set out in the Fingal County Development Plan.
- The access lane is deficient in width and passing bays, and the applicant failed to demonstrate safe sightlines at the L1320 junction, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The scale of the structures and lack of landscaping would harm the High Amenity (HA) landscape and cause noise and odour nuisances to nearby residential dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EEO82Policy GINHP28Objective GINHO67Policy GINHP25Objective GINHO55Objective GINHO58Objective GINHO59
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of stables, a fodder shed, a manure pit, and a sand arena at Ballustree, Loughshinny, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within a 'High Amenity' (HA) zoned area intended for landscape protection. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development was deemed piecemeal and unsustainable, posing a traffic hazard due to a narrow access lane and insufficient sightlines. Additionally, the proposal was found to materially contravene landscape prote...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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