Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed agricultural stable building is considered an appropriate use within a rural environment and complies with the Cork County Development Plan; it is determined that the project will not negatively impact residential amenity, traffic safety, or the environment, provided its use remains private and non-commercial.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the development is acceptable as the stable building constitutes a suitable agricultural and equestrian use within a rural landscape.
- Visual impacts on the surrounding area and neighboring properties are mitigated by the building's design, its location at a lower floor level, and existing hedgerow screening.
- The revised access via the existing residential entrance is adequate for the proposed private use and will not result in significant traffic or health and safety hazards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Chapter 11 (Water Management)CDP Objective WM 11-6 (Protection from Agricultural Pollution)Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC)Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations 2017
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates a third-party appeal against the decision of Cork County Council to grant permission for a 298.6m² agricultural stable building in Clonmult, Co. Cork. The development comprises five stable boxes, storage for hay and straw, a tack room, and a dung stead on a 7.62ha landholding. The appellant raised concerns regarding visual impacts, potential devaluation of property, and the unauthorized status of a sand arena on the site. The Inspector noted that while works on ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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