Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shed, by virtue of its excessive scale (292.6sqm) and height (7.3m), is considered non-ancillary and non-subservient to the main dwelling, thereby materially contravening Objective DMO9 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure's floor area of 292.6sqm and height of 7.3m are considered excessive and do not represent a domestic-type shed that is ancillary to the primary residence.
- The development would materially contravene Objective DMO9 of the County Development Plan, which requires domestic garages to be single-storey, domestic in appearance, and character-appropriate for a rural location.
- Granting permission for a structure of this scale and height without sufficient justification would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-subservient developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMO9Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
Martin and Margaret Cahill applied for permission to construct a large detached domestic shed (292.6sqm) intended for storing vintage cars at Crossrule, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. The 0.63ha site is located in a rural area approximately 2km east of the town. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed building's significant scale and 7.3m height were not subservient to the main dwelling. The planner determined that the proposal materially contravenes Objective...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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