25117

the development consists of the following; The change of use of certain land and existing stables, along with a horse walker, at Lougher, Duleek, Co. Meath from an equestrian centre and for equine paddocks to a livery and riding establishment which provides riding tuition and which caters for the horses of the applicant's children and of other schoolchildren, including special need children

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was deemed to contain insufficient information to demonstrate compliance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, specifically regarding site access for inspection, operational justification for a rural enterprise, and the adequacy of wastewater management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to facilitate a necessary site inspection, preventing the Planning Authority from fully evaluating the existing site conditions and the suitability of the structures for the proposed use.
  • The application lacked a comprehensive business plan and operational details required under DM OBJ 62 to demonstrate the necessity and viability of the development within a rural-zoned area.
  • Insufficient technical data was provided to confirm that the existing in-situ wastewater treatment system and percolation area are appropriately designed to cater to the effluent generated by the proposed equestrian centre.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 9Chapter 11DM OBJ 62RA Rural Area zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

This application relates to the change of use of land and existing stables to an equestrian centre and riding school at Lougher, Duleek, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area zoned 'RA Rural Area' under the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires developments to protect and promote agricultural and rural-related enterprises. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal could not be granted permission at this stage due to significant information deficits, includin...
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