Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks sufficient justification for an additional agricultural entrance and would negatively impact the character and setting of a Protected Structure (Boyne Hill House) through the removal of an existing stone wall.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a clear justification or necessity for a second agricultural entrance serving the landholdings, meaning the proposal would establish an undesirable precedent contrary to proper planning.
- The removal of the existing stone wall within the curtilage of Boyne Hill House (Protected Structure RPS ID 91134) would adversely impact the visual setting and character of the structure, violating Policy HER POL 16 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed development failed to demonstrate that required unobstructed sightlines of 90 meters could be achieved from the entrance, presenting a potential traffic hazard on the local road L-4009-0.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13Section 9.8.1Section 11.6.8HER POL 52HER POL 53HER OBJ 49HER OBJ 50HER OBJ 51Section 8.7.1HER POL 14HER POL 15HER POL 16HER POL 17HER POL 18INF POL 20INF POL 21INF POL 22INF OBJ 20INF OBJ 21INF OBJ 22INF OBJ 25
Decision Document Summary
J.J. Duffy applied for permission to construct a new agricultural entrance within an existing bell mouth at Boyne Hill, Ballagh, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in the high-sensitivity Boyne Valley Landscape Character Area and within the curtilage of Boyne Hill House, a Protected Structure. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant already has an existing agricultural entrance and failed to justify the need for a second one. Furthermore, the Planning Auth...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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