Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused as the use of the site for plant storage is not permitted under the 'RV - Rural Village' zoning objective, and the significant scale and industrial appearance of the structure would be incongruous with the surrounding residential area and injurious to its amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the shed for plant storage for a business is not a permitted use class under the 'RV' zoning objective which aims to protect the character of rural villages.
- The structure, by reason of its significant scale (335 sqm) and industrial metal-clad design, would be overbearing and detract from the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for non-residential, industrial-style development on the outskirts of the village that fails to enhance the local character or settlement strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Objective SPQHO56 (Rural Villages)RV - Rural Village Zoning ObjectivePolicy CSP7 (Masterplans)Objective DMS126 (Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023)
Decision Document Summary
The Inspector's Report examines a first-party appeal against the refusal of permission for a 335 sqm single-storey storage shed at The Grange, Ballyboughal. The applicant, a development company, sought the shed for business-related equipment storage on a backland infill site zoned for Rural Village use. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on zoning contravention, traffic hazards, and visual impact. While the Inspector acknowledged that sightline concerns might be mitigated...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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