2337

for multi-functional commercial unit intended for garden/agricultural equipment sales, repairs and servicing together with agricultural contracting machinery storage area, office, new entrance, car parking, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located on unzoned rural land outside of any designated settlement, fails to demonstrate a site-specific need for a rural location, and would result in a negative visual impact on the landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located on unzoned land outside of a designated settlement where such industrial/commercial development should generally be located, and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific locational requirement for a rural context.
  • The design, scale, and character of the proposed unit on an exposed site would have an undue negative visual impact on the rural character and amenity of the area.
  • There is a deficiency in information to rule out significant effects on nearby Natura 2000 sites (Lough Oughter complex), particularly regarding potential pathways via existing waterbodies.

Cited Policies (CDP)

REE 01REE 02REE 03REE 10REE 15Section 12.4Section 12.13.2.6AS 01AS 02

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 341 sqm multi-functional commercial unit for agricultural equipment sales and servicing at Clontygrigny, Ardlougher, Co. Cavan. The site is an unzoned, exposed greenfield location in a rural area. Cavan County Council refused the application because the proposal contravenes rural enterprise policies which direct such development toward zoned settlements, would cause significant negative visual impact on the rural landscape, and lacked sufficient informati...
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