Core Refusal Reason
The development is refused because its excessive scale, design, and character are inconsistent with the main dwelling, failing to be visually subservient and resulting in a negative visual impact on the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shed's significant scale (212.23 sqm and 6.7m height) and industrial-style design are inconsistent with the character of the existing dwelling on-site.
- The structure is not visually subservient in terms of size, scale, and bulk, thereby materially contravening Cavan County Development Plan Objectives DGS 01 and DGS 02.
- Granting retention would represent disorderly development and set an undesirable planning precedent that is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
13.5.7 Domestic Garage/Shed/StoreDGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 212.23 sqm machinery and hobbies shed at Gorteen Td., Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, located within the curtilage of an existing dwelling. The local authority refused the application primarily because the shed's substantial scale and industrial design were deemed inconsistent with the main residence and failed to be visually subservient. Consequently, the development was found to materially contravene County Development Plan objectives regarding domesti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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