Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development facilitates commercial storage activity that is incompatible with the High Amenity zoning objective and lacks a demonstrable rural need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development facilitates the storage of materials for wholesale supply, which does not relate to amenity or agricultural use and is therefore contrary to the 'High Amenity' zoning objective.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.3.12 of the County Development Plan as it serves a commercial activity rather than a demonstrable need within the rural area.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-conforming uses, detracting from the amenity value and character of the protected landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective GIB4Section 12.3.12
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the realignment of an existing haul road along with new fencing and hedging at Da Farm, Kiltiernan, a site located within a High Amenity (G) zoning area. The Planning Authority refused permission because the works were intended to facilitate commercial storage for wholesale supply, a use deemed inconsistent with the protection and enhancement of high amenity zones. The development was found to lack a rural justification under Section 12.3.12 of the County Development Pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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