Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended refusal because the proposed machinery storage shed is to be located on an extended site area that lacks the benefit of planning permission. Granting permission would therefore facilitate and regularize an unauthorized use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of extending an established commercial enterprise in a rural area is generally supported by Objective ED126 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed 236.21 sqm shed is considered acceptable in terms of its visual impact, design, and potential effect on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
- Despite the development's planning merits, the Inspector concluded that the site boundaries have been significantly increased without authorization, making it inappropriate to grant permission on the extended lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective ED01Objective ED08Objective ED11Objective ED45Objective ED49Objective ED51Objective ED52Objective ED97Objective ED98Objective ED122Objective ED123Objective ED124Objective ED125Objective ED126Objective LO4Objective LO5
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 236.21 sqm open-fronted machinery storage shed in Clohass, Co. Wexford, to serve an existing plant hire business. While Wexford County Council initially granted permission, a third-party appellant raised concerns regarding the scale of the shed, noise pollution, and a history of non-compliance with previous planning conditions. The Inspector noted that while the business itself is established, the physical site footprint has been expanded by approximately 1...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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