Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial beauty salon in a rural area is contrary to the 'RA' zoning objective and Policy ED POL 16, as it lacks justification for a rural location and would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed beauty salon is a commercial enterprise that does not align with the 'RA' zoning objective and fails to meet the criteria of Policy ED POL 16 for rural-based enterprises.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific need or justification for locating this commercial service in an un-serviced rural area rather than a designated settlement centre.
- The development would generate unnecessary vehicular traffic on the local road network, creating a traffic hazard and negatively impacting rural amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED POL 16RA Rural AreaSection 11.14.3Chapter 4Chapter 9Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 35sqm modular garden room to be used as a beauty salon at Ardmulchan, Navan, a rural site zoned 'RA'. Meath County Council refused the proposal because a commercial beauty salon is considered inappropriate for a rural setting and better suited to a town or village centre. The decision was based on the lack of justification for the rural location under Policy ED POL 16 and concerns regarding the creation of a traffic hazard due to increased vehicular movem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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