Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to clarify the planning status of existing structures on the site, raising concerns regarding unauthorized development, and provided insufficient detail on external finishes.
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 failed to clarify the planning status of existing built elements or specify the exempted development classes under which they were undertaken.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the proposed external material finishes of the slatted shed to allow for a complete visual impact assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5.4Section 5.3Section 5.4Section 12.20Chapter 5Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 312m² slatted shed and underground slurry storage tank at Corrasluastia, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. While the development is broadly supported by the agricultural policies of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Planning Authority identified significant issues regarding the site's planning history. Specifically, existing structures on the site lack documented planning permission, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that these were exempte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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