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the proposed works is for an agricultural development and will consist of the following: (1) Construct new agricultural entrance and agricultural access drive (2) demolish existing double portal hay barn and construct new single portal agricultural hay barn and machinery shed (3) all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development involves the creation of a new agricultural entrance onto the R-147 Strategic Corridor, which would prejudice the road's carrying capacity and create a traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed entrance onto the R-147 Strategic Corridor contravenes Policy RD POL 39, which seeks to protect regional roads from unnecessary and excessive individual access points that prejudice carrying capacity.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Section 9.15.3 of the Development Plan, as no business plan or sufficient justification was provided for the necessity of a new access road over utilizing existing access.
  • The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to additional turning movements on a high-speed strategic route, interfering with the safety and free flow of traffic.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 39Section 9.15.3RA ZoningDM OBJ 62RUR DEV SO 7RUR DEV SO 8RUR DEV SO 9RD POL 10RD POL 12INF POL 18INF POL 19INF POL 20INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF POL 16INF OBJ 25INF OBJ 15INF OBJ 16INF OBJ 18DM OBJ 7Section 9.8.1Section 9.8.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for an agricultural development at Scallanstown, Navan, involving the construction of a 545sqm hay barn and machinery shed to replace an existing smaller structure, alongside a new site entrance and gravel laneway. The site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and is accessed via the R-147, a designated Strategic Corridor. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed new entrance would create an unnecessary acces...
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