2460634

1) A Farm produce/ Grain store (Circa. 400m2) and ancillary works 2) including concrete yard areas, hardcore yard areas and Rainwater harvesting tanks in existing farmyard area 3) Upgrade existing farmyard vehicular access to farm access road from public road. 4) All works are for agricultural purposes only

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a bona fide agricultural need or justification for the proposed grain store, thereby failing to address previous refusal reasons for the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to provide robust documentation or evidence, such as agricultural training, grant receipts, or active farming records, to justify the functional need for a 417.97sq.m grain store.
  • The proposal does not satisfactorily address the previous refusal reasons under planning reference 24/60044 regarding the demonstration of a bona fide agricultural development on the subject lands.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar unjustified developments in a rural area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13RD POL 14DM OBJ 62Section 11.6.8

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a 417.97sq.m farm produce/grain store and ancillary works at Butlerstown Stud, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, on a 1.9Ha site zoned 'RA - Rural Area'. While the development type is permitted in principle under the zoning, the application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the proposal constituted a bona fide agricultural development. The decision noted a lack of evidence regarding the applicants' involvement in agriculture and a failure to...
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