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the widening of the existing farm entrance, upgrade of existing farm track and retention of the hardcore surface of this track and storage area referred to in UD5294. Full planning permission is also sought for the upgrade of the existing entrance, removal of areas of the hardcore track and reinstatement of same to landscaping, extension of the hardcore yard, construction of new landscaped screening banks to parts of the Eastern and Western boundaries, all associated ancillary works and the material change of use from agricultural use to allow for storage of timber for the purpose of drying and parking of the applicants own commercial vehicles
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate commercial development in a rural area that would result in the deterioration of visual amenities, consolidate unauthorised development, and create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the commercialisation of a rural area and the deterioration of visual amenities, materially contravening Objective CPO 9.35 of the County Development Plan which requires such developments to be appropriate in scale and location.
- The proposal represents the consolidation of unauthorised development on-site, which undermines planning regulations and unduly impacts the amenities of the area and public health.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the sightlines to the south west are insufficient in accordance with TII-DN-GEO-03060 standards.