Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the established agricultural use of the site, is modest in scale and design, and will not seriously injure the visual or scenic amenity of the area or negatively impact public health and environmental sustainability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of agricultural development at this location is acceptable as it forms part of an established agricultural complex in a rural area.
- The scale and design of the proposed shed and pens are modest and will integrate into the receiving environment without detrimental impact on the 'Area of High Scenic Amenity'.
- The proposed development, subject to standard conditions and compliance with agricultural regulations, would not have a likely significant effect on any European Site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030Map 11.1: Scenic AmenityObjective L-O-1Policy L-P-2Chapter 11: Natural, Built, and Archaeological Heritage
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant permission for a 42sq.m agricultural shed, effluent tank, and animal holding pens at Bellanascadden, Co. Donegal. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area of High Scenic Amenity'. The appellant raised concerns regarding the lack of a Natura Impact Statement and potential impacts on the Leannan River SAC. The Inspector found that the proposal is a limited extension to an existing farm c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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