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construct a warehouse including a loading bay for the storage of refuse bins and parts for refuse bins, and retention permission is sought for the change of use of existing agricultural sheds to commercial storage of refuse bins and parts for refuse bins, and a staff area, and retention permission is sought for the change of use of the existing adjacent yard area for access and service of the storage structures

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed industrial development is inappropriately located in an un-serviced rural agricultural area, lacks necessary public infrastructure, and fails to provide safe road access with required sight visibility distances.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located in an un-serviced rural area where industrial use is inappropriate and contrary to the County Development Plan's strategy to focus economic growth in zoned and serviced towns.
  • The proposal would result in significant visual impact through the removal of semi-mature hardwood trees and the introduction of industrial-style buildings on un-zoned land, setting an undesirable precedent.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that required sight distances (3m x 120m) could be achieved at the site entrance, posing a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Laois County Development Plan 2021 – 2027Economic Development Policy Objective ED 1Economic Development Policy Objective ED 2DM ED 1DM ED 2Table 10.3Policy TRANS 22

Decision Document Summary

MES Ireland Ltd sought permission to construct a 1,830sqm warehouse and retain the commercial use of existing agricultural sheds for refuse bin storage at a 1.37-hectare site in Coolnabehy, Durrow. The site is located in a rural, un-serviced agricultural area. Laois County Council refused the application because the industrial nature of the development is better suited to zoned lands, the lack of public infrastructure would set a poor precedent, and the proposed access onto the L-1640-9 road was...
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