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permission for development works that will consist of; the importation of subsoil to raise and level existing ground for improvement of existing agricultural land, use of existing entrance and include all associated site works. The class of activity will be, Class 5, 6 & 7 of the Third schedule Part II of the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations, 2007 as amended. Significant further information received in relation to revised planning and environmental report and revised site layout plan

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding the site access and the potential to facilitate and consolidate unauthorized structures on the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site access is designed with adequate safety and convenience for road users, posing a potential traffic hazard.
  • The development is contrary to Policy NNRP3 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, which protects the strategic nature and capacity of the road network.
  • Granting permission would facilitate the consolidation and intensification of an existing unauthorized agricultural shed and its associated use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.27Policy NNRP 3

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the importation of subsoil to improve approximately 3.025 hectares of agricultural land at Keenoge, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan. The development included the use of an existing entrance and associated site works. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the intensification of the access would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and would be contrary to the County Development Plan. Additionally, the proposal was found to fac...
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