Core Refusal Reason
Lack of clarity regarding the nature of the proposed use in a Green Belt zone and significant traffic safety concerns related to site access and future infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant provided insufficient detail regarding the exact nature and use of the site, making it impossible to assess compatibility with Green Belt zoning objectives.
- The proposed intensification of the existing agricultural access lacks demonstrated adequate sightlines and set-down areas, creating a potential traffic hazard on Hearse Road.
- The development may prejudice the future provision of a pedestrian path and cycle lane along Hearse Road, conflicting with specific local development objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective GB - Green BeltObjective DONABATE 16
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new agricultural storage building and two polytunnels at Ballymadrough, Donabate, on lands zoned as Green Belt. The local authority refused permission because the applicant failed to provide enough information to justify the development's compatibility with the zoning objective. Furthermore, the intensification of the existing access onto Hearse Road was deemed a traffic hazard due to poor visibility and potential interference with planned public tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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