Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide adequate agricultural justification for the new entrance at this location and the proposed 8-metre width was considered excessive, resulting in unnecessary hedgerow removal and adverse visual impacts on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient agricultural rationale for a new entrance at this specific location, especially as no farm buildings requiring access were identified in the vicinity.
- The proposed 8-metre width of the agricultural entrance is considered excessive and unjustified, leading to the unnecessary loss of significant roadside boundary treatments.
- The development would require the removal of 65 metres of hedgerow and substantial excavation works due to ground level differentials, which would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6EE 6013.13.11.7NGB 36NGB 3713.19.1413.16.1713.9.1513.9.16ENV 39Policy 39
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the creation of a new 8-metre wide agricultural field access with a gate and associated fencing at Carricknashanagh, Co. Louth. The Planning Authority found that the applicant did not provide a clear justification for the entrance at this location or for its excessive width. The development was refused (following a request for further information) because the required removal of 65m of hedgerow and significant excavation works would cause an unacceptable visual impact on th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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