Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it would facilitate an unauthorized vehicle salvage operation, failed to meet traffic safety sightline requirements, involved the excessive removal of roadside hedgerows, and lacked required environmental screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would facilitate access to an unauthorized vehicle salvaging operation that does not have the benefit of planning permission and is subject to ongoing enforcement.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required minimum sight visibility standards for non-residential developments could be achieved, creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The proposal would require the removal of a large section of mature roadside hedgerow, contravening policies intended to protect the rural character and biodiversity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NBG 9Section 5.19.1Section 5.19.3Table 13.13ENV 38ENV 39HOU 47IU 19NBG 6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new vehicular entrance at Carnalogue, Co. Louth, to serve a 0.43-hectare site located in Rural Policy Zone 2. The site is currently subject to enforcement proceedings regarding an unauthorized car salvage and breaking business. Louth County Council refused the application because the entrance would consolidate an unauthorized use, failed to provide adequate sightlines for road safety, necessitated the removal of significant boundary hedgerows, and lacked ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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