Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of sufficient information regarding agricultural necessity, inadequate vehicular access arrangements, and the absence of a surface water drainage design, which collectively failed to demonstrate compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to justify the agricultural need for the stables or provide adequate details on livestock numbers and effluent management, rendering the proposal contrary to DM OBJ 62 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Insufficient technical information was submitted regarding the site entrance and visibility splays, leading the Planning Authority to conclude that the development would create a potential traffic hazard.
- The absence of a detailed surface water drainage design failed to meet the requirements of policy INF POL 16 and the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 62INF POL 16INF POL 18Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a single-storey wooden horse stable, storage area, and ancillary site works at Faughan Rise, Durhamstown, Bohermeen, Navan, Co. Meath. The subject site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA Rural Area' and is characterized as being under strong urban influence. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to provide essential details regarding the functional requirement for the building, safe access onto the publi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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