Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the proposal represents appropriate agricultural development on an established holding within a rural area, is consistent with landscape protection policies for areas of Moderate Scenic Amenity, and maintains sufficient separation distances to safeguard the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sheep shed is an appropriate and compatible land use for a rural area with a long-established agricultural history, and its scale is not considered excessive for its purpose.
- The development will not significantly impact the visual amenity of the area as it integrates well with the undulating topography and is situated against a rising backdrop of land to the east.
- Residential amenities are protected by adequate separation distances from existing dwellings, and any environmental or traffic safety concerns can be effectively mitigated through compliance with standard planning conditions and agricultural regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED-P-8ED-P-9ED-P-10ED-P-11ED-P-12ED-P-13ED-P-14NH-P-7NH-P-13Map 7.1.1Table 3 Appendix 3Section 2.3 Appendix 3
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates a third-party appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant permission for the construction of a 377-square-meter agricultural sheep shed at Clongash, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The site is located on elevated rural land characterized by 'Moderate Scenic Amenity' and proximity to wind turbines. Local residents appealed on grounds of proximity to dwellings (less than 20m in one instance), concerns over odors, health risks, effluent runoff, and traffic saf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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