Core Refusal Reason
The shed is excessive in scale (246sqm), non-ancillary to the main dwelling, and contravenes development plan objectives regarding domestic garages and sheds.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the shed (246sqm) is not ancillary or subservient to the existing residential dwelling and fails to represent a domestic-type garage.
- The development materially contravenes Objectives DGS01, DGS02, and DGS04 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-subservient developments in the rural countryside, contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.5.7Objective DGS 01Objective DGS 02Objective DGS 04
Decision Document Summary
Paul Farrelly sought retention permission for a large (246sqm) detached pitched roof shed at Aghnahederny, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. The structure, which includes a home office on the first floor, was found to be excessive in scale and not in character with the primary residence. The application was refused as it contravenes Cavan County Development Plan objectives requiring domestic sheds to be ancillary and subservient, and because it would set a negative precedent for unauthorized rural deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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