Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an inappropriate commercial use in a rural area and would create a traffic hazard due to the intensification of a substandard entrance onto a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed commercial use is not considered site-specific to a rural location and would be better suited to a settlement or designated employment land.
- The intensification of the existing entrance onto the R526 regional road, where sightlines are restricted, would negatively impact traffic safety and create a hazard.
- The scale of the proposed office use, including provision for five parking spaces for staff and clients, exceeds the threshold for ancillary home-based economic activity in a rural zone.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ECON P10Objective TR O2Section 11.4.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of an existing garage to a home office for staff and client meetings at Ballyregan, Crecora. The site is located in a rural area accessed via the R526 regional road. The application was refused as the planning authority deemed the commercial nature of the proposal inappropriate for a rural setting without a demonstrated site-specific need. Furthermore, the council determined that the additional traffic generated would exacerbate safety issues...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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