Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development to be retained is consistent with the County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 and would not seriously injure visual or residential amenities, impact LIS-funded infrastructure, or undermine the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the attic conversion and domestic shed is acceptable in principle as the structures are modest in scale and do not adversely impact the visual amenity of the High Scenic Amenity area or the residential amenity of neighbors.
- The proposed replacement septic tank system and percolation area are technically sound, comply with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, and will efficiently dispose of effluent without risk to groundwater quality.
- Issues raised by the appellant regarding site boundary overlaps and impacts on LIS-funded infrastructure were found to be either unsubstantiated or civil matters that do not provide a planning basis for refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030Rural Policy RH-P-6Rural Policy RH-P-7Rural Policy RH-P-9Landscape Character Area: High Scenic AmenityPolicy L-P-2Chapter 16Policy TS-P-1Policy WW-P-2Policy WW-P-6
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant retention permission for works at a rural dwelling in Kinnea, Clonmany. The development includes a revised front elevation, an attic conversion (approx. 77sqm), gable windows, and a domestic shed (approx. 98sqm), alongside permission for a new septic tank system. The site is located in a 'Structurally Weak' rural area designated as 'High Scenic Amenity.' A third party appealed, citing concerns over ridge height, en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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