211050

Retention permission and permission for development that consists of retention permission for a new road entrance to the existing farmyard and also permission for the construction of a 4 bay shed to house horses and fodder and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, gates and boundaries) all for agricultural purposes only in extension of existing farmyard **Significant further information received on 21.7.22**

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed shed is excessive in scale for the stated agricultural use, appears commercial/industrial in design, and the required sightlines would necessitate the unacceptable removal of 120m of hedgerow, negatively impacting visual amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the small landholding warrants a shed of the proposed scale (237sqm), and the structure's industrial design is considered inappropriate for the housing of four horses.
  • The proposed development would result in the loss of approximately 120m of hedgerow to achieve necessary sightlines, which contravenes policies ENV 38 and 39 regarding the protection of natural boundaries and would be injurious to the visual amenity of the scenic location.
  • The planning authority determined that the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development in a rural area and noted that the site appears to facilitate an unauthorized commercial business rather than a viable farming enterprise.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Development Zone 4Policy RD 37ENV 38ENV 39

Decision Document Summary

Brendan Byrne sought retention and permission for a new road entrance and a 4-bay shed for horses and fodder at Coolfore, Monasterboice, Drogheda. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to justify the scale of the shed relative to the small 2.3-hectare landholding, noting its industrial appearance was unsuitable for equine use. Furthermore, the development was deemed contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 as the required sightlines wo...
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