Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design in a rural area, lack of justification for a commercial enterprise at this location, and significant traffic safety concerns regarding access to the N-87 national road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The storage building, by virtue of its significant scale and design, is visually obtrusive, out of character with the rural area, and fails to be subservient to the existing dwelling on-site.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate justification for the establishment of a commercial enterprise at this specific rural location, particularly as the business operates primarily from another jurisdiction.
- The proposed new entrance and the intensification of use at the site would adversely affect the safety and operational efficiency of the N-87 national road, contrary to national and local transport policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4REE 01REE 02REE 03Section 12.13.2.6AS 03Section 13.5.7DGS 01DGS 02
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Cassidy sought retention permission for a 212sq.m commercial storage building and permission for a new vehicular entrance at Gorteen, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan. The site is located in an unzoned rural area adjacent to the applicant's family home and is accessed via the N-87 national road. The application was refused because the shed's scale and design are considered visually intrusive and inconsistent with the local rural character. Furthermore, the Planning Authority found no justification f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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