Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards on the R-401, non-compliance with rural enterprise policies, and the visually obtrusive industrial design of the structure which is contrary to rural design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the applicant failed to demonstrate the required 160-metre sightlines on the R-401 Regional Road.
- The proposal fails to satisfy the criteria for industrial or business enterprises in the countryside as set out in policies ED POL 16, ED POL 18, and ED POL 26 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The industrial design of the steel container structure is considered visually obtrusive, injurious to the amenities of the area, and contrary to the recommendations of the Meath Rural Design Guide.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED POL 16ED POL 18ED POL 19ED POL 24ED POL 26RUR DEV SO 8RUR DEV SO 10RD POL 10DM OBJ 61
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Lynch sought retention permission for an existing 16.9m2 cabin/office structure used for a pellet stove business at Park, Kinnegad, Co. Meath. The site is located on the R-401 Regional Road in a rural context. Meath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development constitutes a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines, fails to comply with rural enterprise policies regarding location and scale, and is visually incompatible with the rural landscape due to its in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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