Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shed is of an excessive scale and commercial design that is inappropriate for its rural residential context and lacks sufficient justification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the structure represent an inappropriate commercial form of construction that would be detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the rural area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the full extent and nature of the development or provide adequate justification for a structure of this magnitude at this location.
- The development would set an undesirable future precedent for similar oversized structures and is contrary to the strategic policies for sustainable development in rural communities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SO 6DM OBJ 51INF OBJ 15INF POL 18INF POL 20INF OBJ 20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 108m² domestic garage and storage shed at Girley, Fordstown, Co. Meath, located within a 'Rural Node' zoning. The proposal was refused by Meath County Council as the scale and design were considered more akin to a commercial building than a domestic ancillary structure, posing a threat to the character and residential amenity of the area. The planning authority concluded that the development lacked necessary justification, would depreciate property values, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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