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retention permission for the existing use as dry goods storage and distribution for goods not associated with the adjoining Largo Foods Facility (Ref. Condition 6 of Permission DA121067), together with permission for proposed upgrades to the established vehicular access. The proposed development will include all ancillary drainage, services, landscaping, public lighting, road signage and all site development works associated with the proposed development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development materially contravenes the Meath County Development Plan as the stand-alone warehouse use is not permitted in this rural location, poses a significant traffic hazard due to substandard access, and negatively impacts the residential amenity of neighboring occupants.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed use fails to meet the 'permitted' or 'open for consideration' categories for rural areas in the Development Plan and has no specific locational requirement necessitating this site.
  • The existing access road is unsafe for HGVs due to inadequate visibility and insufficient junction radii, leading to potential traffic obstruction and public safety risks.
  • The regular movement of heavy goods vehicles in close proximity to a private dwelling is unduly detrimental to the residential amenity and living conditions of the occupants.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021 to 2027ED POL 26 (Economy and Employment Strategy)Section 11.6.7 (Industrial, Office, Warehousing and Business Park Development)DM OBJ 61 (Development Assessment Criteria)Section 11.14.6 (Rural Area Land Use Policies)Map 3.1 (Settlement Identification)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the retention of a 2,240 sqm shed for dry goods storage and distribution at Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, intended for use by Vertice Transport Services Ltd independently of the adjoining Largo Foods facility. The site is situated in a rural area that has seen significant industrial development, including the Tayto Snacks plant and Emerald Amusement Park, yet remains bordered by individual residences. The Inspector's primary argument is that a previous planning permission ...
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