Core Refusal Reason
The proposal for a domestic storage shed on a greenfield site without an existing dwelling is considered inappropriate, potentially impacting landscape and residential amenity while setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application proposes a domestic storage shed on a site where no primary dwelling exists, making the classification of the structure as 'domestic' inappropriate.
- The industrial nature of the finishes and the scale of the shed (105m2) on a greenfield site are deemed to have a negative impact on the landscape and residential amenity of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on greenfield sites, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Pearse McGann sought permission for a 105m2 detached storage shed with industrial finishes at Lisnabo, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. The site is a 0.16-hectare greenfield plot located outside any designated development envelope. Longford County Council refused the application primarily because the shed was proposed as a domestic structure on a site with no existing dwelling. The planning authority concluded that the development's scale and design would negatively impact the local landscape and re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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