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APPEALED - ACP - Decision: Grant. permission of a development consists of 1) retention of partially constructed two storey staff accommodation building, to be used in connection with applicant's construction business, use of existing entrance onto public road, 2) permission to complete same and all associated site development works. Significant Further Information received relates to revised Site Boundaries, revised Site Layout Plan, Accommodation Buildings Plans & Elevations, and Planning and Heritage Consultants' Reports.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal for a multi-unit staff accommodation building in a Tier 6 settlement is contrary to Objective SHO6 of the County Development Plan, which prioritizes single dwellings and requires developers to justify the demand for multi-unit residential developments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located within a Tier 6 settlement (Dispersed Rural Community) where Objective SHO6 generally restricts growth to single dwellings to support community viability.
  • The applicant has not provided the necessary justification for the demand for a multi-unit residential development (13 bedrooms) as required for Tier 6 settlements under the Plan.
  • Internal consultees, including the MD Engineer and Environment Section, identified technical deficiencies and requested additional information that remains outstanding.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective SHO6Section 15.30Policy AAP1

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks the retention and completion of a two-storey, 13-bedroom staff accommodation building at Cooltrimegish, Castleblayney, intended for use by a construction business. The site is situated in Lough Egish, a Tier 6 settlement, and is subject to an active enforcement file for unauthorised development. The proposal was refused because it conflicts with the County Development Plan's settlement strategy, specifically Objective SHO6, which limits multi-unit residential developments ...
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