Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to justify the intensification of use and the compatibility of a large-scale commercial storage unit within a rural area, while also failing to demonstrate safe site access and sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a business plan or sufficient justification to demonstrate that the proposed 471.38sq.m storage unit is compatible with the rural character and planning policies of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The planning status and established use of the existing 115sq.m workshop were not clarified, preventing a proper assessment of the proposed replacement structure's legitimacy and impact.
- The proposed development did not demonstrate adequate traffic safety measures, specifically failing to provide a site layout plan showing required sightlines at the upgraded entrance for the anticipated daily traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 62RD POL 10RD POL 11RD POL 12RD POL 13WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing 115sq.m workshop and the construction of a significantly larger 471.38sq.m un-serviced storage unit at Boyerstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area within the South West Lowlands Landscape Character Area. The Planning Authority identified that the proposal lacked essential details regarding the nature of the storage use, its compatibility with the rural location, and the planning history of the existing structure. Furthe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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