Core Refusal Reason
The planning status of existing structures on the site is unverified, with no record of permission in the Planning Authority's files to support their legality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority's records do not reflect the granting of planning permission for several existing structures currently located on the subject site.
- The applicant has failed to clarify the planning status of these built elements or specify the classes of exempted development being relied upon for their construction.
- Detailed information, including the specific year of construction for each existing element, is required to establish the planning history and compliance of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5 Rural Development and Natural ResourcesSection 5.3 Rural Economic DevelopmentSection 5.4 Agricultural Activity and DiversificationPolicy 5.4Chapter 12 Development Management StandardsSection 12.20 Agricultural Development
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, John Kenny, sought permission to construct a 154.8sqm extension to an existing slatted shed, a manure pit, and associated concrete works at Cloonshask, Oldtown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. While the proposal is generally consistent with the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding agricultural diversification and rural economic development, the application was refused in its current form. The decision was based on the presence of multiple existing structures on the site w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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