Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is contrary to rural enterprise policy as it lacks a site-specific locational requirement for a countryside setting and would negatively impact residential amenity, traffic safety, and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks a site-specific locational requirement for a rural area and is contrary to Policy ED POL 21, which directs such industrial uses toward urban settings or defined settlements.
- The operation of a commercial bus and taxi yard in close proximity to residential properties would seriously injure residential amenity and depreciate property values through noise and general nuisance.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate safe visibility splays at the entrance onto the R160 and failed to prove the site could safely treat and dispose of effluent in accordance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED POL 20ED POL 21ED POL 22WS POL 29WS POL 32RD POL 38RD POL 48
Decision Document Summary
Donie Quinn Buses and Taxis sought permission for a 436sq.m light industrial unit for storing and servicing vehicles, along with a wastewater treatment system, at Kennastown, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is an agricultural field currently housing an unauthorized commercial yard. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal lacks a locational justification for a rural setting, would negatively impact the residential amenity of nearby properties due to noise, and presents signifi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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