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widening of the existing farm entrance, upgrade of existing farm track and retention of the hardcore surface of this track and storage area referred to in UD5294. Full planning permission is also sought for the upgrade of the existing entrance, removal of areas of the hardcore track and reinstatement of same to landscaping, extension of the hardcore yard, construction of new landscaped screening banks to parts of the Eastern and Western boundaries, all associated ancillary works and the material change of use from agricultural use to allow for storage of timber for the purpose of drying and parking of the applicants own commercial vehicles
Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an inappropriate commercial expansion into a rural area that contravenes the County Development Plan's settlement strategy, consolidates unauthorized development, and poses a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenities of the area, contravening Objective RUR 2 of the County Development Plan which requires commercial developments in rural areas to be appropriate in scale and located on redundant farm buildings or brownfield sites.
- The development would represent the consolidation of unauthorized commercial activity and expansion that has occurred in the absence of planning permission, resulting in undue impacts on the amenities of the area and adjoining properties.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the sightlines to the south west are insufficient and do not meet the required technical standards (TII-DN-GEO-03060).