Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale of the domestic shed and the lack of justification for a separate roadside entrance, both of which are considered non-subordinate to the main dwelling and contrary to rural planning standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 120sqm scale and massing of the proposed shed are not subordinate to the existing dwelling and are considered excessive for domestic purposes.
- There is a lack of satisfactory justification for an independent entrance, which would lead to a proliferation of unnecessary entrances and erode the rural quality of the area.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-ancillary structures and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 120sqm domestic shed and a new roadside entrance at Lisduvoge, Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the shed's scale is not ancillary to the main dwelling and the applicant failed to justify the need for a separate entrance. The decision highlights that the development violates Section 2.8 of the County Development Plan regarding rural garages and would negatively impact the character and ameniti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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