Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties due to its proximity and the existence of more suitable alternative locations on the applicant's landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed slatted shed is located only 76m from the nearest neighboring dwelling, posing a significant risk to residential amenity through noise, foul odors, and pests.
- The development materially contravenes Development Management Standard 120 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires agricultural developments to protect the amenity of residential dwellings.
- The Planning Authority identified that the applicant owns adjoining agricultural lands to the east and north-east that offer more suitable, alternative sites for the proposed structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.7.1REDP-04REDP-05REDO-03REDO-04Section 13.9.16DMS-118DMS-119DMS-120
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Aidan Wynne, proposed the construction of a 286.08sqm 4-bay slatted shed and underground nutrient storage tank on a 0.612ha site at Gallen, Ferbane, Co. Offaly. The site is located on the outskirts of Ferbane town, adjacent to lands zoned for residential use and lacking an established farmyard. Offaly County Council refused permission because the proximity of the shed to existing houses would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate property values. The refusal also h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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