Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the domestic shed materially contravenes the maximum floor area and height standards set out in the County Development Plan, resulting in a visually dominant structure that would set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure significantly exceeds the maximum floor area (100m²) and height (5m) standards for domestic garages in the open countryside as defined in Policy DMS-57.
- Due to its excessive scale, height, and proximity to the adjoining local road, the development is considered visually dominant and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The application fails to address technical discrepancies regarding wastewater treatment, site levels, and setbacks that were previously raised in a refused application for the same site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS-57Chapter 13 of the Offaly County Council Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Jason Mahon and Sinead Flynn sought retention permission for a 1.5-storey domestic shed (188.4m², c. 8m high) containing a home office at Garbally, Blueball, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside within a rural area under strong urban influence. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because the structure's scale and height materially contravene Policy DMS-57 of the County Development Plan 2021-2027. The Planning Authority concluded that the building is visuall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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