Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine agricultural need or provide sufficient documentation of land holdings to justify the scale and location of the proposed development under DM OBJ 62.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide comprehensive details of land holdings or a business plan supported by Teagasc, as required by DM OBJ 62 for new farm enterprises.
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not satisfactorily demonstrate a justification for a structure of this scale (1,061 sqm) at this specific location, particularly as the main family farm is located 2.2km away.
- The proposed development would contravene the objectives of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and establish an undesirable future precedent for unjustified developments in a strong rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 62Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
Matthew Bennet sought permission for a 1,061 sqm 7-bay agricultural shed for grain and machinery storage, including a new entrance and driveway, at Gillstown Little, Athboy, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a 'strong rural area' of high landscape sensitivity. The application was refused because the applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of their claimed 242-hectare land holding or a comprehensive business plan as mandated by DM OBJ 62. Without this justification, the Planning Authority ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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