2660096

1. Retention of paved yard used as coach parking area including a bus wash area and its associated oil interceptor system, 2. Retention as constructed of existing multi-purpose shed (part coach cleaning / upkeep area, part agricultural storage) with associated rainwater recovery tank and 3. Retention of 2no storage units

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes an inappropriate commercial use in a rural area without a demonstrated locational necessity, posing significant risks to traffic safety on the N15 and detrimental impacts on the visual and environmental quality of the landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development lacks a demonstrated locational requirement for a rural setting and represents an inappropriate urbanising use that would negatively impact the visual amenity of a landscape near a designated Scenic Route.
  • The intensification of traffic onto a narrow local road and the national road (N15) outside the 50km/h speed limit poses a significant risk to public safety and the strategic function of the national road network.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding surface water management, trade effluent disposal, and potential impacts on the Streedagh Point Dunes SAC, failing to meet environmental and public health standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-BIE-4P-RED-4SP-TRA-6P-LCP-1P-LCP-3P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-4P-NR-1P-SWD-1P-SWD-2P-SWD-3P-SWD-4Section 28.1.5Section 33.2.2Section 33.4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a coach parking yard, bus wash facility, and associated structures at Mullaghnaneane, Grange, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a rural area near the N15 national road and a designated Scenic Route. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the commercial nature of the development is unsuitable for a rural location without a proven locational need. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to create a traffic hazard, negatively impact the ...
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