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I Gerry Courtney, intend to apply for retention permission for development at Cavan & Carrivetragh Td., Clones, Co. Monaghan. The development consists of; A retention of 2 No. Agricultural sheds one of which has been partially converted into an independent living unit and all associated site works, Significant Further information received relates to submitted, Company letter to remove Turkey waste, letter from Irish bait & Tackle Ltd removing dead birds, Fertiliser Plan 2025,Water protection check list, Visibilty splays and response letter to submitter,

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the inaccuracy of the submitted documentation, the presence of multiple unauthorized structures on-site, and the failure of the residential conversion to meet development plan standards for independent living units.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The submitted plans and drawings were deemed inaccurate and incomplete, failing to correctly identify site boundaries, existing structures, and essential services as noted in third-party objections.
  • The unauthorized conversion of an agricultural shed into an independent living unit does not comply with the specific policy requirements for ancillary residential accommodation set out in the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
  • The site is subject to ongoing enforcement investigations, and the current application fails to adequately regularize the numerous unauthorized structures and works identified across the landholding.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 6.7 Natura 2000 Sites and Appropriate AssessmentSection 15.13.2 Policy on Accommodation for dependant relativesSection 15.15 Agricultural DevelopmentSection 15.27 Road Access StandardsSection 15.30 Appropriate AssessmentSection 15.34 Flooding

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Gerry Courtney, sought retention permission for two agricultural sheds at Cavan & Carrivetragh, Clones, Co. Monaghan, one of which had been partially converted into an independent living unit. The 0.5670Ha site contains a history of unauthorized development and is currently subject to enforcement investigations. Monaghan County Council refused the application because the submitted documentation was found to be inaccurate and the development failed to meet the policy criteria for a...
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