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the development consists of the retention of a steel clad shed, for the keeping of horses, and which is located to the side of the existing dwelling permitted under Planning Reference N/A150941. Retention permission is also sought for the change of use of part of this shed for use ancillary to the main dwelling comprising, home office, home gym, & utility space, connection to existing wastewater disposal system. This shed contains a mezzanine storage area with a floor area of 28.5m2 which is located over the ancillary space. Retention permission is also sought for the operation of a nursery within the grounds of this property which supplies to the markets, and which shall not be open to the public, and all associated site works and services. The development will consist of the construction of a new agricultural entrance onto local Road L3400-25 and all associated site works and services The development will consist of the construction of a new agricultural entrance onto local Road L3400-25 and all associated site works and services.
Core Refusal Reason
The development contravenes previous planning conditions regarding site access and fails to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system can safely accommodate the additional loading.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the agricultural entrance directly contravenes conditions 2(a) and 7 of previous planning permission NA150941, which required the entrance to be permanently closed and site boundaries preserved.
- The applicant failed to provide a site characterisation report or sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is capable of sustaining the additional loading from the proposed ancillary residential uses.
- The lack of technical data regarding effluent disposal makes the proposal contrary to Meath County Development Plan policy RD POL 48 and potentially prejudicial to public health.