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the development will consist of 1) the retention of a part-built storage shed to the rear of the site, 3 No. shipping containers and new site entrance off the public road, 2) the permission to complete existing part-built storage shed to the rear of the site and all associated site works and landscaping

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific justification or functional need for the storage unit and shipping containers in a rural location, which would contravene the county's settlement strategy and policies protecting agricultural land.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant did not provide sufficient details regarding the nature of the business activity or establish a legitimate need for the development to be located in a rural area rather than a designated settlement.
  • The proposal materially contravenes the Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 by directing growth away from designated settlements.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable future precedent for unjustified commercial development in the countryside, undermining the value of property in the vicinity and the character of the rural landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SH OBJ 1ED POL 16RD POL 13CS OBJ 14ED POL 18ED POL 26RUR DEV SO 1RUR DEV SO 6RUR DEV SO 7RUR DEV SO 8RD POL 41

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention and completion of a storage shed, three shipping containers, and a new entrance on a rural site in Macetown, Robinstown, Co. Meath. The site is located in an area zoned 'Rural Area' where development is generally restricted to agricultural or site-specific rural enterprises. Meath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional need for the facility at this location, concluding that the development would conflict with ...
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