Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks sufficient planning justification for the expansion of an agri-tourism enterprise in a rural area lacking infrastructure, and would create a traffic hazard due to substandard access and sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a robust planning justification or evidence of the viability of the existing agri-tourism enterprise to warrant further expansion in a rural area lacking necessary public infrastructure and services.
- The proposed development would result in a haphazard pattern of development that would negatively impact the residential amenities and property values of adjacent dwellings, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed access arrangements are substandard, featuring inadequate sightlines and a road width insufficient for the generated traffic, which would create a significant traffic hazard for road users and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of six single-storey agri-tourism accommodation units and associated works at Kiltale, Co. Meath, as an expansion of an existing enterprise. The site is located in a rural area approximately 400m from the village of Kiltale. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a legitimate need or justification for the expansion under rural enterprise policies. Furthermore, the development was deemed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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