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the retention of new wall to the front, new entrance area and gates, new location of existing office and container stores, ESB sub station and room, boundary fence and bank to storage yards at the rear of existing including drainage and lighting. Permission to close up old entrance, remove hedge to the front, form new front boundary hedge and fence, re-site telephone pole inside fence for sightline and construct new parking area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development represents an inappropriate industrial use in a rural area without a demonstrated locational requirement, coupled with technical failures regarding wastewater treatment and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific locational requirement or justification for the retention of this industrial-style development in a rural area, which is contrary to policies ED POL 16 and ED POL 26 of the County Development Plan.
Insufficient information was submitted regarding the suitability of the site for wastewater treatment, posing a potential risk to public health and the local environment through pollution.
The proposed development failed to demonstrate clear and unobstructed sightlines at the site entrance, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ED POL 16ED POL 26Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission and retention for an industrial-style yard at Keenoge, Ardcath, Co. Meath, including office cabins, container stores, an ESB substation, and associated site works. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA' (Rural Area). Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the development is considered an unauthorized industrial use in a rural setting without a proven locational need. Additionally, the refusal was based on the applicant's failure ...

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