Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 'Plant Storage' use is non-permissible under the 'HA' (High Amenity) zoning objective and the building is considered excessive in scale without sufficient justification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use for 'Plant Storage' is a non-permissible use within the 'HA' (High Amenity) zoning objective, resulting in a material contravention of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development in a highly sensitive and scenic landscape, undermining the character and distinctiveness of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide a robust justification for the 216 sq.m building, which is deemed excessive in size and scale relative to the requirements of the adjoining caravan park.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HA Zoning ObjectiveFingal Development Plan 2017-2023 Technical Guideline Notes
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 216 sq.m detached storage building intended for plant machinery at a site adjoining Beach View Park in Donabate. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily because 'Plant Storage' is not a permitted use under the 'HA' High Amenity zoning, which aims to protect sensitive landscapes. Furthermore, the scale of the building was deemed excessive and lacked adequate justification in the context of the existing caravan park operations, leading to conc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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