Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its unsuitable location in a rural policy zone without demonstrated locational need, significant traffic safety hazards on a substandard road network, and inadequate assessment of flood risk and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a substandard road network (L70662) that lacks the width and visibility to safely accommodate HGV movements.
- The applicant failed to provide a functional or locational justification for an industrial-type storage yard in Rural Policy Zone 2, which is contrary to the settlement strategy and policies for employment development in the open countryside.
- Inadequate information was submitted regarding surface water management (SuDS) and flood risk assessment, preventing a conclusion that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of nearby European Sites or increase local flooding risks.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.1Section 15.19.3EE 55EE 61EE 63NBG 6Section 13.13.1113.13.11.113.13.11.213.13.11.413.13.11.513.16.17IU 19IU 20IU 21IU 22IU 23Section 13.9.14NBG 4NBG 5
Decision Document Summary
Lampost Construction Components Ltd sought planning permission for a storage yard for lighting columns and flagpoles, including HGV entrance alterations, at Ramparts, Greenore, Co. Louth. The 0.75ha site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application because the development lacked a demonstrated rural-specific need, would utilize a substandard road network incapable of safely handling increased heavy vehicle traffic, and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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