Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive scale and significant setback within an open rural landscape would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 292sqm scale of the proposed machinery shed is considered excessive for its location within an open rural landscape.
- The deep setback of the structure from the public road serves to increase its visual impact rather than integrating it into the landscape.
- The inclusion of a reception area and multiple delivery entrances creates a lack of clarity regarding the exact use and necessity of the shed in an agricultural context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
7.1.1 Designated sites for nature conservationP-DSNC-1P-DSNC-313.9.1 Agricultural developmentsSection 13.4 Residential development in rural areas
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Thomas Gallagher, proposed the construction of a 292sqm agricultural machinery shed at Killeenduff, Easkey, Co. Sligo. While internal technical reports from Roads and Environment raised no objections, the Planning Authority refused permission. The refusal was based on the development's excessive scale and its prominent setback in an open rural landscape, which was deemed to detract from local visual amenities. Additionally, the planner noted that the design, featuring a reception ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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