2360448
permission for Retention and Full Planning Permission for change of use, development and works on an overall site of 0.82 ha at Knock, Castletown, Navan, Co. Meath. The proposed development and works consists of: 1) Permission for Retention of hardstanding on an area of 0.407 ha, and Permission for a change of use of that area from the previously authorised agricultural use to use for the turning, parking and storing of commercial vehicles and plant as an extension of, and ancillary to, the authorised parking and storage use on the adjoining lands to the west and south; 2) Permission to remove hardstanding on an area of 0.413 ha area for the purpose of reinstating the authorised agricultural use of that area; and 3) all associated landscaping, development and works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development lacks locational justification for a rural backland site and would negatively impact the residential amenity and character of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a satisfactory locational justification or specific need for a commercial development of this nature and scale at an un-serviced rural location.
- The intensification of the use and its backland positioning would result in an unacceptable negative impact on the character and residential amenity of adjoining properties.
- The proposal would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as outlined in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.