Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of demonstrated agricultural justification for the buildings and concerns regarding traffic safety and the intensification of an access point onto a National Primary Road (N2).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive business plan or sufficient evidence of an established agricultural enterprise to justify the proposed structures, which is a requirement under DM OBJ 62 for new farm enterprises.
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N2 National Primary Road, creating a traffic hazard and contravening policy MOV POL 24 which seeks to safeguard the capacity and safety of the national road network.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable future precedent for non-agricultural commercial activities in a rural area, particularly as evidence suggested the site was already being used for commercial freight storage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 62MOV POL 24MOV POL 33RD POL 37ED POL 16ED POL 17ED POL 18ED POL 19ED POL 24ED POL 26INF POL 18INF POL 20RD POL 10RD POL 12
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Bio Fuel Farm, sought permission to construct a grain store and machinery shed at Cushinstown, Rathfeigh, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural landscape with access currently provided via a private cul-de-sac off the N2 National Primary Road. Meath County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a legitimate agricultural need for the development through a Teagasc-supported business plan. Additionally, the planning authority deter...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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