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the retention of new wall to the front, new entrance area and gates, new location of existing office and container stores, ESB sub station and room, boundary fence and bank to storage yards at the rear of existing including drainage and lighting. Permission to close up old entrance, remove hedge to front, form new front boundary hedge and fence, re-site telephone pole inside fence for sightline and construct new parking area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development lacks locational justification for a rural setting, fails to meet traffic safety standards for sightlines on a strategic road, and provides insufficient information regarding environmental suitability.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory locational justification or demonstrate a specific need for the development at this un-serviced rural location, contrary to policies supporting rural enterprise only where they cannot be accommodated in designated settlements.
  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and direct access onto a Protected Strategic Road (R-152), which would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
  • Insufficient information was submitted regarding the suitability of the site to accommodate the development, particularly concerning wastewater treatment and potential risks to public health and the local environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ED POL 16ED POL 26RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 9.15.3

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks permission for the retention of various structures, including an office, container stores, and an ESB substation, alongside new works for a revised entrance and parking at Keenoge, Ardcath, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area adjacent to the R-152 strategic corridor. Meath County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicant failed to justify the necessity of a rural location over a designated settlement, the development poses a traffic hazard on...
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