Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the entrance was refused due to a lack of demonstrated agricultural necessity and substandard design (insufficient setback) which would create a traffic hazard on a strategic regional road (R-154).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust rationale or evidence of farming practices to justify a new agricultural entrance on a busy regional route.
- The existing entrance layout is substandard, specifically lacking the required 12-metre setback from the road edge, thereby endangering public safety.
- The proposal contravenes specific policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 aimed at protecting the carrying capacity and safety of the non-national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 37RD POL 38RD POL 39
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an existing agricultural gate and entrance at Branganstown, Kiltale, Co. Meath, located on the R-154 regional road. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not establish a legitimate agricultural need for the access, and the physical layout was deemed substandard by the Transportation Section due to its proximity to the road edge. Consequently, the development was found to be contrary to the Meath County Developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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