Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the established agricultural use of the site, integrates effectively into the landscape of 'Especially High Scenic Amenity' by being sited near an existing farmyard, and complies with environmental and public health requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed agricultural shed is consistent with the established agricultural use of the landholding and is acceptable in principle within this rural location.
- The development will not significantly injure the visual or scenic amenity of the 'Especially High Scenic Amenity' area as it integrates well with the existing farmyard complex.
- Appropriate Assessment (Stage 2) is not required as the proposal, individually or in combination with other projects, is not likely to have significant effects on any European Site, specifically the River Finn SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
County Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024Policy NH-O-7Policy NH-P-6Policy NH-P-7Policy NH-P-13Appendix 3 Part B
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 141.1 sq. m agricultural slatted shed and dry bed pen at Altnapaste, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. The 0.23 ha site is located within an existing farm yard complex in an area designated as 'Especially High Scenic Amenity'. Despite third-party appeals regarding EIA and Habitats Directive compliance, the Inspector found the project does not fall under EIA classes and does not require a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment. The Inspector argued that the shed represe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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