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the development will consist & consists of retention of an existing septic tank, retention of an existing mobile home used as an ancillary office accommodation for the existing equestrian facility, retention of an existing vehicular access gate and fencing onto the public road, proposed new horse stable with an area of 204 m2 and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to establish the legal planning status of existing site structures and uses, including an unauthorized car sales business, and did not provide sufficient evidence of a genuine equine-related need to justify the development in a rural 'RA' zoned area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The planning status of the existing equestrian facility and agricultural structures is unconfirmed, and the presence of an unauthorized commercial car sales use on-site conflicts with the rural zoning objectives.
  • The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of their primary occupation or landholding to justify the necessity of a 204 m2 stable and ancillary office in a sensitive rural landscape.
  • Insufficient technical information was submitted to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate or compliant with the EPA 2021 Code of Practice for the proposed intensification of use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13RD POL 14DM OBJ 62Section 9.8.1Section 11.6.8Section 11.14.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention of a septic tank, a mobile home used as an ancillary office, and vehicular access, alongside the construction of a new 204 m2 horse stable at Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA' (Rural Area) where development must be compatible with agricultural and rural amenities. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a legitimate equine-based requirement for the structures, failed to clarify the unauthoriz...
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