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retention permission for construction of works to steel portal frame level, including foundations and base and planning permission to complete proposed Community Centre to be used in conjunction with St. Patrick's NS, Slane, with minor alterations to design from that granted planning permission under register reference no. LB151433, including reduced roof height over sports hall and revised external glazing, to amend existing and construct proposed parking spaces, proposed signage, amendments to existing vehicular entrance and egress from site, proposed pedestrian footpaths to replace existing boundary fence with block wall, including all ancillary site development works
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable for retention as the works are minor in nature, intended to maintain and secure the structure for use as a temporary agricultural shelter, and do not significantly injure the amenities of the area or the integrity of adjacent European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The residential use of the structure has been abandoned due to its long-term ruinous state, meaning it cannot be automatically considered a dwelling in planning terms.
- The physical works involved in the reinstatement of the roof and window opes are minor and acceptable provided the use is strictly limited to temporary agricultural shelter.
- The erected CCTV cameras are visually discordant and detrimental to the character of the sensitive rural landscape and should be excluded from the grant of permission.