25/4485
Permission for Retention and Permission to carry out the following at their existing hostel:- 1) Permission for retention and completion of the change of use of an existing agricultural building to a hostel. The works to the building consists of the addition of a first floor over part of the building, elevational changes, internal subdivisions, external access ramps and all associated site works. The converted building to provide 20 bedrooms on completion. 2) Permission for retention to retain the existing hostel, which consists of a 'U shaped building' consisting of 33 bedrooms, kitchens, welfare facilities and living rooms. 3) Permission to construct 2 no. single storey, rear extensions to the 'U shaped Building' to serve as welfare facilities associated with the hostel. 4) Permission to construct fire water storage tank, circa 4m high and 5m diameter. 5) All associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
Traffic safety hazards on the N22 and inappropriate development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to its proximity to the N22 national road and the resulting interference with traffic flow.
- The proposal is considered inappropriate for a rural unserviced area remote from settlements and located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The development fails to comply with specific County Development Plan objectives regarding agri-tourism, reuse of farm buildings, and tourism facilities, thereby injuring local amenities.