Core Refusal Reason
The retention of temporary portacabin structures in an established residential area is considered detrimental to the visual amenity of the neighborhood and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structures are identified as flat-roof, box-like portacabins propped on steel legs and concrete blocks, which are deemed incongruous with the character of the established residential area.
- Due to their temporary nature and substandard construction, the structures are considered to have a negative impact on the visual amenities of the site and the surrounding residential properties.
- While the structures have reportedly been in place for approximately 17 years, their continued retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar temporary and poorly designed development on lands zoned for residential use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HCLP 8Section 15.13Section 6.7Existing Residential Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain two existing single-storey storage structures (portacabins of 18m2 and 20m2) located to the rear of a dwelling at 56 Killyconigan, Monaghan. The site is situated within an area zoned 'Existing Residential' and is characterized by established single-storey dwellings and mature landscaping. The application was refused because the temporary nature, box-like design, and construction method of the portacabins were found to be visually detrimental to the resid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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