Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the lack of agricultural justification for an additional entrance on a site already served by multiple accesses, and failure to demonstrate safe sightlines, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient justification or agricultural need for an additional entrance on a landholding that already benefits from multiple existing access points.
- The proposed development would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments and is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate unobstructed sightlines of 90 metres and did not comply with the Meath Rural Design Guide regarding entrance setbacks, posing a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 11 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027DM OBJ 62Meath Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new agricultural entrance at Boyne Hill, Ballagh, Navan, Co. Meath, on a site designated as a rural area under strong urban influence. The proposal was refused by Meath County Council as the landholding is already served by at least two existing entrances and no agricultural necessity was proven for a third. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the entrance layout failed to meet safety standards for sightlines and setbacks, creating a traffic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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