Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a high-impact waste facility that materially contravenes the General Employment (GE) zoning objective and lacks sufficient detail regarding environmental impacts, design quality, and drainage management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed collection and processing of food waste and oils classifies as a 'High Impact' waste facility, which is not permitted under the General Employment (GE) zoning and would materially contravene the Development Plan.
- The application lacks critical technical information regarding environmental emissions, tank capacities, archaeological impacts, transportation safety, and sustainable drainage (SuDS) systems.
- The design, massing, and boundary treatments fail to meet the architectural standards required by Objective DMS103 and Table 12.7, adversely impacting the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GE zoning objectiveTable 12.7Objective DMS103Objective CH06Objective EN09Objective SW04Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a distribution, washing, and processing facility for fresh and used cooking oils at Site B, Cappogue Industrial Park, Dublin 11. Fingal County Council refused the development primarily because the inclusion of food waste activities categorizes the project as a high-impact waste facility, which is prohibited under the site's General Employment (GE) zoning. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed deficient in architectural design quality and lacked essential tec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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