Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties due to its inappropriate siting and the availability of more suitable alternative locations within the applicant's landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the 7.1m high agricultural shed in close proximity to a residential boundary would result in a detrimental impact on the visual and residential amenity of the neighboring property.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the building could not be located elsewhere on the 3.46ha landholding, which is currently a greenfield site with no established farmyard or existing agricultural structures.
- The proposal materially contravenes Development Management Standard 120 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires agricultural developments to avoid detrimental impacts on the amenity of nearby residential dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.7.1REDP-04REDP-05REDO-03REDO-04Section 13.9.16DMS-118DMS-119DMS-120
Decision Document Summary
Tracy Milne sought permission to construct a 278.24sqm hay and machinery store at Clonkelly, Birr, Co. Offaly, on a 0.18ha site within a larger 3.46ha landholding. The site is located in open countryside approximately 3.9km south of Birr Town. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed 7.1m high structure was sited just 1m from a residential boundary, posing a significant threat to the neighbor's amenity and property value. Furthermore, the Planning Authority de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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