Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission for the new agricultural building as it is consistent with rural development policies and does not negatively impact traffic or amenity; however, the lean-to roof element is specifically excluded as it is already substantially complete and requires a separate application for retention planning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 606 sqm agricultural building for hay and straw storage is functionally related to the countryside and is acceptable in terms of scale and location within an area of High Scenic Amenity.
- The 90 sqm lean-to roof component must be excluded from this permission because it was substantially completed before the appeal process concluded, necessitating a separate application for retention planning.
- The development is unlikely to have significant effects on European sites (Natura 2000) or water quality, and will not exacerbate traffic hazards on the existing private laneway.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy L-P-2Objective ED-O-3Objective ED-O-13Policy WW-P-2Chapter 7Section 7.4.5Chapter 6
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the construction of a 606 sqm agricultural shed and a 90 sqm lean-to roof at an existing farm cluster in Edenagor, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. The site is located within a 'High Scenic Amenity' area and a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' under the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030. While Donegal County Council initially granted permission, third-party appellants raised concerns regarding traffic safety on the narrow access lane, inaccurate drawings, and unauthoriz...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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