22246

(1) retention permission for single storey stores, offices, lobby/reception area, canteen & toilets & existing stoned yard area (2) permission for new entrance for access to existing stoned yard and agricultural lands, close up existing entrance, install new proprietary wastewater treatment plant and polishing filter area for existing toilets to office area & a new class 1 oil water separator for the existing concreted area to existing yard with soakaway area & all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes an unauthorized industrial use in a rural area without a demonstrated locational necessity, contrary to the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, and poses a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The retention of unauthorized industrial buildings and storage yards in a rural area is contrary to Policy ED POL 26, which requires such developments to be located in appropriately zoned urban areas.
  • The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory justification or locational requirement for the development to be situated in a rural area rather than in an adjacent settlement.
  • The proposed new entrance fails to demonstrate the required 90-metre unobstructed forward visibility stopping sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ED POL 26Chapter 2.10.3Chapter 9

Decision Document Summary

Gary Kavanagh sought retention permission for single-storey stores, offices, and ancillary site works, alongside permission for a new entrance and wastewater treatment system at a car breakers yard in Ongenstown, Navan. The site is located within a 'Strong Rural Area' where development is underpinned by agricultural and residential stability. Meath County Council refused the application because the industrial nature of the business is deemed inappropriate for this rural context under the Meath C...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
Planning application 22246, Meath County Council | Precedent.ie