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of an existing prefabricated unit for storage use with hard-standing area surrounding the structure together with improvement works to existing roadside entrance and associated works, all within the curtilage of an existing dwellinghouse

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its haphazard and visually intrusive nature, which contravenes domestic design standards, and significant road safety concerns regarding the intensification of traffic onto a high-speed national road (N54) without adequate sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The prefabricated structure and extensive hardstanding are considered haphazard and poorly integrated, failing to meet design standards for ancillary domestic buildings and causing an adverse visual impact on the rural landscape.
  • The proposal would likely result in the intensification of traffic movements onto the N54 national secondary road at a location where the 100km/h speed limit applies and where adequate sightlines have not been demonstrated.
  • The development is at variance with national policy and specific County Development Plan objectives aimed at protecting the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the national road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

13.5.7DGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04NR 01NR 02NR 04NR 05NR 08

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a 42 sqm prefabricated storage unit and associated hardstanding at Castledawson Demesne, Drumlaney, fronting the N54 national road. The site is located in a rural area near the Lough Oughter SAC. The Planning Authority recommended refusal because the development is considered haphazard, visually intrusive, and functionally detached from the main dwelling's grounds. Furthermore, both internal engineers and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) raised seri...
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