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permission to construct 1 no. dry/loose bedded livestock house/storage shed together with all ancillary structures (to include soiled water storage tanks) and all associated site works associated with the proposed development (on the site of a development similar in nature and previously approved under planning ref: 12/374, but not completed)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate that the proposed large-scale farm building is necessary for the efficient operation of the agricultural holding and lack of justification for its location on a site with no prior farming history.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence that the proposed 1631sqm farm building is essential for the efficient use and management of the agricultural enterprise.
  • No confirmation was provided to demonstrate that there are no suitable existing buildings on the holding that could be utilized in lieu of new construction.
  • The proposal lacks sufficient justification for the development of a significant farm building and yard on a site previously considered greenfield with no established farming history.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a 1,631sqm livestock and storage shed with ancillary structures at Killeef, Silverstream, Co. Monaghan. The site is located adjacent to commercial buildings and mature trees, and had a previous uncompleted permission for a similar development. Although the project was considered to integrate well into the landscape, the planning authority determined that the applicant did not sufficiently justify the scale of the building or its necessity for the farm...
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