Core Refusal Reason
The proposed industrial development is located in an unzoned rural area and fails to comply with the County Development Plan's objectives for rural enterprise, while also posing a significant negative visual impact on the rural character of the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated on unzoned rural land outside designated settlements and does not meet the specific requirements for rural-based industry as defined in the County Development Plan.
- The scale and elevated nature of the proposed industrial shed and associated site works would be excessive and would unduly impact the rural amenity and character of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to demonstrate why the enterprise cannot be accommodated within a designated settlement centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12Section 12.4REE 01REE 02REE 03REE 10REE 15
Decision Document Summary
Loughanleagh Precision Engineering Ltd proposed the construction of a 457.4 sqm industrial shed and the restoration of a derelict dwelling for storage at a rural site in Corkish, Bailieborough. The application was refused by Cavan County Council primarily because the industrial use is considered inappropriate for this unzoned rural location, violating multiple County Development Plan objectives including REE 01, 02, 03, 10, and 15. The planning authority concluded that the development's scale an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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