Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a legitimate agricultural need for the structure or the absence of suitable existing buildings for reuse.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of any active agricultural activity to justify the requirement for a new machinery storage shed.
- No demonstration was provided to show that there are no alternative redundant buildings available for reuse within the existing farm holding.
- The development is considered contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.23
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the erection of a machinery storage shed and associated site works at Knockroe, Ardamine. The application was refused by the local authority because the applicant did not establish a clear agricultural necessity for the building or prove that existing structures on the holding were unsuitable for the intended use. Consequently, the development was deemed non-compliant with Section 18.23 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 regarding agricultural bui...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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