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1. Close existing substandard driveway which serves the existing detached dwelling and adjoining land and provide a new improved access driveway on to the adjacent L5874 public road. 2. Retain and extend existing self-contained dwelling unit at first floor level over existing storage room, in existing old coach house detached building. 3. Redevelop a small tea/snack room and furniture showroom, which abuts the existing dwelling. 4. Retain existing detached storage building associated with the furniture business. 5. Retain miscellaneous outbuildings. 6. Works to include all ancillary site works, car parking and services associated with the development, all at the above address.
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from substandard access proximity to a national road junction, non-compliance with rural enterprise policies, and the lack of a required Appropriate Assessment screening for a nearby Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access is contrary to national guidelines and Table 5 of the County Development Plan due to deficient sightlines and insufficient distance from a National Road Junction, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The commercial elements, including the tea room and furniture showroom, are considered out of character for an unserviced rural area and fail to comply with rural enterprise objectives EDO 54 and 55.
- The applicant failed to submit an Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening report, meaning the planning authority could not rule out negative impacts on the Brackloon Woods SAC (#000471).