Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and commercial design which is not ancillary to the dwelling, combined with inadequate surface water management and non-compliance with watercourse setback requirements in a flood-prone area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and internal features of the shed are characteristic of a commercial building rather than a domestic outbuilding, making it disproportionate to the main dwelling and out of character with the rural area.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive SuDS assessment or design details for surface water disposal, preventing the Planning Authority from ensuring that discharge can be managed safely on-site.
- The structure is located only 3m from a watercourse, breaching the mandatory 10m minimum setback required for maintenance and environmental protection in a high-probability flood zone.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.8.37Section 13.9.10Policy Objective IU 19Policy Objective IU 25Policy Objective IU 26Policy Objective IU 27Policy Objective NGB 6Section 13.3.1Section 13.9.14Section 13.16.17Section 13.9.18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 79.2m² domestic storage shed at Glack, Ardee, Co. Louth, located within the curtilage of an existing dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application because the building's industrial design and excessive scale were deemed inconsistent with domestic use, appearing more akin to a commercial premises. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet technical requirements regarding sustainable drainage (S...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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