Core Refusal Reason
Lack of demonstrated agricultural necessity and excessive scale of the proposed structure relative to the landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the 502 sq. m shed is required for or proportionate to an active agricultural enterprise.
- The scale of the proposed machinery shed is considered excessive and unjustified given the extent of the subject lands.
- The development would result in undue negative impacts on the amenities of the rural area and is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 502 sq. m machinery shed for agricultural storage at Ballinvoher, Cloyne, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional need for a building of this magnitude relative to the size of the landholding. Due to its disproportionate scale and the lack of justification for its agricultural utility, the authority concluded that the structure would negatively impact the rural cha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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