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permission for a development which consists of 1) Retention & 2) Permission for the following 1) Retention of 7 no. static mobile homes, the conversion of an agricultural building to an apartment, & the retention of previous agricultural building to multi purpose rooms attached to an existing barn. 2) Planning Permission is also sought for a new waste water treatment system to service the site.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet the criteria for temporary mobile home accommodation under Policy RDP 19, lacks evidence of State Authority sponsorship for refugee housing, and faces significant road safety and enforcement issues.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide documentation proving the development is 'by or on behalf of a State Authority,' making it ineligible for exemptions under the Displaced Persons from Ukraine temporary Protection Regulations.
  • The retention of seven mobile homes contravenes Policy RDP 19 of the County Development Plan, which only permits temporary accommodation in limited circumstances such as during the construction of a permanent dwelling.
  • The proposal is subject to active enforcement notices for unauthorized development and received a refusal recommendation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) regarding road safety concerns.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.13.4Policy RDP 19Policy APP1Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025

Decision Document Summary

This application by John Mallon sought retention for seven static mobile homes, an apartment conversion, and multi-purpose rooms at Kilnadreen, Monaghan, alongside a new wastewater system. The site is currently subject to multiple enforcement actions for unauthorized road works and residential use. The planning authority refused the application because the proposal does not align with the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 policies on temporary dwellings, lacks the necessary state backin...
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