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change of use of an existing two storey standalone storage shed into a retail until with ancillary uses comprising: a) ground floor retail area with staff canteen & toilet facility, b) first floor storage & Workshop with toilet facility, c) external parking area d) wastewater treatment unit and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed retail development in a rural area (RA zoning) is inconsistent with the Meath County Development Plan's Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy, which directs retail growth towards designated settlements, and the applicant failed to demonstrate a locational requirement or address technical concerns regarding traffic and services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is inconsistent with the Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to direct retail growth toward designated settlements rather than the open countryside.
  • The applicant failed to successfully demonstrate a specific locational requirement for a retail unit in this rural area, thereby contravening national Retail Planning Guidelines (2012) which resist such developments in rural settings.
  • The proposal failed to adequately address technical requirements for traffic safety, sightlines, parking arrangements, and the management of surface and wastewater, posing a potential risk to public health and safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CS OBJ 1SH OBJ 1Section 11.14.6Section 11.5.26DM OBJ 51Section 11.14.2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a two-storey storage shed to a retail unit with an ancillary workshop and associated services at Holly Oaks, Seymourstown Black, Carnaross, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA - Rural Area', where retail use is generally not permitted. Meath County Council refused permission primarily because the proposal conflicts with the Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy, which prioritizes retail development within...
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