Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the necessity of a rural, unserviced location for the commercial training facility and did not demonstrate that the proposed design and site access arrangements meet required safety and visual standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not adequately demonstrated a site-specific need for the facility to be located in a rural area as opposed to a serviced urban center or business park, particularly given the applicant's existing address at a business park.
- The proposed structure's design, scale, and height lack sufficient justification regarding their visual impact and integration within the sensitive River Corridor and Estuary Landscape Character Area.
- The proposed site access and internal layout are deficient in terms of required sightlines, entrance setbacks, and circulation space for emergency and heavy vehicles, posing a potential risk to road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.11.1 Rural EnterpriseSection 9.7 AgricultureED POL 16ED POL 18ED POL 19RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission for an agricultural training facility, including a part-two-storey building, car parking, and wastewater treatment at Kilcooly, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Low Development Pressure Area' within a sensitive landscape character area. The Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the principle of development in a rural, unserviced location, noting that the applicant failed to justify why the facility could not be sited in a nearby urba...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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