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for infilling of lands with material consisting of clean, uncontaminated soil and stones, including article 27 material (by-product), to raise the levels and improve the land for agricultural purposes. permission is also sought for one temporary portable toilet, one wheel wash facility and one temporary onsite portacabin which will serve as an office for the duration of the infilling process. Also, a Certificate of Registration waste permit (up to 25,000 tonnes) will be sought from Meath County Council Environment Section.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing entrance onto the N-52 national road, creating a traffic hazard and conflicting with strategic road safety policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The intensification of the existing entrance onto the N-52, a strategic corridor with an 80km/h speed limit, would generate additional turning movements that introduce safety risks to road users and create a traffic hazard.
  • The proposal contravenes Policy MOV POL 24 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and is at variance with the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2012)'.
  • Significant concerns remain regarding the accuracy of the submitted noise assessment and the lack of a comprehensive Ecological Impact Assessment to evaluate potential impacts on local biodiversity and residential amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

MOV POL 24RA ZoningSection 11.6.10DM OBJ 65RD POL 26DM POL 22HER POL 31

Decision Document Summary

Andrew Fay sought permission for the infilling of 1.89 hectares of agricultural land at Barfordstown, Kells, Co. Meath, using approximately 62,960 tonnes of soil and stones over a five-year period. While the principle of land reclamation for agricultural improvement was considered acceptable, the application was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns. The Planning Authority determined that the projected 16-22 daily HGV movements would result in the dangerous intensification of an exist...
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