Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to justify its rural location as a micro-enterprise, poses a traffic hazard on a Strategic Corridor due to inadequate sightlines, and lacks sufficient details regarding water and drainage services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the business qualifies as a micro-enterprise under Policy ED POL 18, resulting in a material contravention of the County Development Plan's rural enterprise strategy.
- The proposed intensification of an existing entrance onto the R-135 Strategic Corridor, without demonstrated unobstructed sightlines, would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding water supply and the disposal of foul and surface water, rendering the development prejudicial to public health and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED POL 18RD POL 38RD POL 39Section 4.11.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a storage facility and entrance upgrades at Masspool, The Ward, Co. Meath, on lands zoned 'RA' (Rural Area). The site is accessed via the R-135, a designated Strategic Corridor, and is located within the Dublin Airport Aircraft Noise Zone C. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet rural enterprise criteria, would create a traffic hazard through the intensification of a sub-standard access onto a regional ro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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