Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'RA - Rural Area' zoning objective, represents an appropriate diversification of an existing agricultural enterprise, and will not significantly impact visual or residential amenities, traffic safety, or water quality, subject to compliance with conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle as a farm diversification project within a rural area where agricultural activities are permitted and encouraged.
- Potential impacts regarding traffic safety, visual amenity, and residential nuisance (odour/pests) are mitigated by the project's design, revised access arrangements, and the requirement for an Odour Management Plan.
- The risk of contamination to the Glyde catchment watercourses is minimal provided the developer adheres to the Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations and maintains the mandated 5m buffer zone.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RA - Rural AreasHER POL 37HER POL 53HER OBJ 49RUR DEV SO 1RD POL 12RD POL 44RD POL 14DM OBJ 62Section 9.8 - Agricultural DevelopmentSection 11.6.8 - Agricultural Buildings & Structures
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Annalitten Foods Limited involves the construction of a new free-range poultry house for 32,000 birds, including meal silos, storage tanks, and a new access road in Corratober, Co. Meath. The 3.3-hectare site is currently greenfield and located in the North Meath Lakelands landscape character area. The Inspector's assessment addressed significant third-party concerns regarding traffic on narrow rural roads, potential odour nuisance to nearby residents, and the impact of nutrient ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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