Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered minor agricultural infrastructure that is compatible with the rural character of the area, does not adversely affect the residential or visual amenities of the locality, and complies with the objectives of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The agricultural silo is an ancillary structure to the residential use in a rural area and is supported in principle as minor economic development supporting local farming.
- Visual impacts are localized and limited due to topography and screening provided by existing site buildings, ensuring no significant negative impact on the High Scenic Amenity designation or neighboring residential amenity.
- Third-party concerns regarding boundary disputes and historical planning non-compliance are civil matters or enforcement issues that fall outside the remit of the planning appeal process.
Cited Policies (CDP)
S-O-6ED-P-14UB-P-27NH-P-7NH-P-9NH-P-13Chapter 4: Economic DevelopmentChapter 6: HousingChapter 7: The Natural and Built Heritage
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a third-party appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant retention permission for a 6.1m high, 2.3m diameter cylindrical sheep feed silo at Ballard, Glencolmcille. The site is located within the curtilage of a dwelling in a rural area designated as 'High Scenic Amenity'. The Inspector found the proposal acceptable in principle as it facilitates efficient agricultural storage for the applicant's farm. Regarding visual impact, the Inspector noted the silo is par...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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