Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with the mandatory 12-meter setback requirement for agricultural entrances from the nearside road edge.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing agricultural entrance for retention fails to meet the required 12-meter setback distance from the nearside road edge as mandated by planning standards.
- The submitted layout plans do not accurately reflect the necessary setback, and visual site inspections confirmed the gate is positioned at an insufficient distance from the local road.
- The development is considered unacceptable in its current form as it does not comply with the technical transportation requirements for agricultural access points in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 11Policy RD POL 9Policy INF POL 18Policy INF POL 20Policy WS POL 29Policy WS POL 32Policy RD POL 43
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for a 1.5m high galvanized steel entrance gate and boundary fencing to serve an existing hay storage shed at Hurcle, Collon, Co. Meath. The site is located in a Rural Area (RA) where agricultural development is generally acceptable in principle. However, the Planning Authority determined that the entrance does not meet the required 12-meter setback standard from the road edge, which is a critical safety requirement for agricultural access. Due to this t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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