Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate agricultural necessity, provide safe site access with adequate sightlines, and comply with environmental water protection regulations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to justify the agricultural necessity of the shed or clarify the nature of activities, including potential commercial operations, occurring on the site.
- The proposed access arrangements are deficient, lacking the required 65m sightlines and necessary legal agreements for the use and maintenance of the private lane.
- The development does not meet the statutory requirements of S.I. No. 113 of 2022 regarding the protection of waters, making it contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an agricultural shed and associated site works at Knockmarshal, Enniscorthy Rural. The local authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine agricultural need for the structure or provide adequate landholding documentation. Additionally, the application failed to address critical technical requirements regarding road safety sightlines and access maintenance, and was found to be non-compliant with Euro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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