Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature due to its location within the Preferred Route Corridor for the N2 Rath Roundabout to Kilmoon Cross Scheme and lacks adequate surface water drainage details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within the Preferred Route Corridor of the N2 Rath Roundabout to Kilmoon Cross Scheme, making it premature and prejudicial to the delivery of a strategic road project.
- The proposal would lead to an intensification of traffic movements onto the national road network, adversely affecting its capacity, safety, and operational efficiency.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that surface water could be adequately managed within the site curtilage, potentially leading to conditions prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 37MOV POL 24MOV POL 33INF POL 16DM OBJ 61
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 3,971sqm commercial store at an existing transport facility in Coolfore, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The application was refused by Meath County Council as the site is situated within the preferred corridor for the N2 Rath Roundabout to Kilmoon Cross road scheme, rendering the proposal premature. Furthermore, the council cited concerns regarding the intensification of traffic onto the R155/N2 strategic corridor and a lack of sufficient technical information regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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