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Permission is sought for A) The provision of a new entrance arrangement to service the development. Retention permission is sought for: B) The use of the site as a drive-thru coffee facility, C) The erection of a shipping container for drive-thru coffee facility use, D) The installation of 4 no. advertising feather flags, E) The installation of an advertising trailer, F) The installation of an advertising signage and G) Creation of an outdoor seating area to the western boundary including all associated site and development works, and services
Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an inappropriate intensification of use and proliferation of access points on a national road (N81), posing a traffic hazard, while failing to meet the criteria for rural-based enterprises on unzoned land.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed relocation of an unauthorized entrance and the creation of additional access points onto the N81 national road would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- The proliferation of signage and street furniture at this sensitive location adjacent to a national road and scenic route would cause driver distraction and visual clutter, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The development fails to meet the criteria for a small-scale rural-based business on unzoned land and lacks the architectural merit or landscaping required for its prominent location near the Poulaphouca Reservoir Special Protection Area.