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the development consists of retention of (1) agricultural animal feed stuff and machinery shed (2) log cabin storage shed/home office and full planning permission for (1) to externally render log cabin with no water or sewerage connections (2) reinstatement of agricultural entrance and all ancillary site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes unjustified backland development in a rural area, featuring architectural designs incompatible with the local landscape and failing to meet essential traffic safety standards for road access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents haphazard backland development in a rural area where the applicant has failed to demonstrate a site-specific housing or economic necessity.
  • The design, scale, and finishes of the structures are considered out of character with the rural landscape and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
  • The proposed entrance fails to provide the required 160-metre sightlines from a 3-metre setback, creating a significant traffic hazard on the Regional Road R195.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 9DM OBJ 62DM OBJ 51DM OBJ 50INF POL 18INF POL 20

Decision Document Summary

The application by Breda McNamee sought retention and permission for an agricultural shed, a log cabin for storage/office use, and a reinstated agricultural entrance at Springhall, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Situated in the sensitive Lough Sheelin Uplands, the proposal was deemed contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027. The planning assessment highlighted a lack of rural justification for the structures, the negative visual impact of the log cabin's design on the rural character, and ...
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