Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'RU' (Rural Area) zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, as a builders yard is not a permitted use in this zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the site as a builders yard is incompatible with the 'RU' zoning objective, which aims to protect agriculture and rural enterprise.
- The existing site entrance provides inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- Insufficient information regarding employee numbers prevents a proper assessment of the wastewater treatment system's capacity, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029RU Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a change of use from a horticultural nursery to a builders yard at a site in Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development materially contravenes the 'RU' (Rural Area) zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a traffic hazard due to poor visibility at the entrance and a potential public health risk because the adequacy of the wastewater...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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