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the construction of a new entrance and driveway and gallop area. Permission for the retention and Completion of a horse lounge, visitor centre with offices, turn out areas, storage shed, dung pit, lunging pen, septic tank and percolation area including yards and attenuation. Significant further information/revised plans submitted in this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide sufficient planning justification for the scale of the development, lacked adequate technical details for water services, and raised significant environmental concerns regarding unauthorized tree felling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a robust planning justification for the overall size and location of the development in compliance with the policies and objectives of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • Significant concerns were raised regarding the unauthorized felling of a large woodland area on-site and the lack of a certified arborist report to justify the removal or protection of mature trees.
  • The proposal lacks essential technical information regarding the orderly collection, treatment, and disposal of foul wastewater and surface water, failing to meet the requirements of the Environment department.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ED POL 28HER POL 40

Decision Document Summary

Ballymaglassan Farm Ltd sought permission and retention for a large-scale equine facility at Ballymaglassan, Dunboyne, featuring a 4,280sqm horse lounge, visitor centre, and gallop area. While the Meath County Development Plan generally supports the equine industry under policy ED POL 28, the Planning Authority determined that the application was deficient. The decision to seek further information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) was based on the lack of justification for the proje...
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