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(1) ERECTION STORAGE SHED FOR THE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING BUSINESS INCLUDING ERECTION OF SOLAR PANELS TO ROOF (2) ERECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL POLY TUNNEL ATTACHED TO EXISTING POLY TUNNELS AND NETTED STRUCTURE APPROVED UNDER PLANNING REF NO 20/51422 AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is consistent with the 'Established Development' zoning objective, is compatible with the existing commercial use of the site, and will not significantly impact the residential or visual amenities of the surrounding area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is compatible with the established commercial use of the site and complies with Policy ED-P-7 of the Donegal County Development Plan which supports extensions of existing businesses.
  • The scale, height, and design of the structures are acceptable and will not result in significant visual impact, overbearing, or loss of privacy for adjacent residents in the Meadow Hill housing estate.
  • The development does not constitute overdevelopment and does not require a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment as it is not likely to have significant effects on any European site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024Map 12.1B (Letterkenny)Established Development zoningPolicy ED-P-7Policy ED-P-14

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns an application by Clive Alcorn for a 102.43sqm storage shed with solar panels and a 156sqm polytunnel at Alcorns Flower and Garden Centre, Loughnagin, Letterkenny. The site is located on elevated, terraced land within an established garden center. Donegal County Council initially granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by a third party, Dr. Ann McDaid, citing concerns over overdevelopment, noise, and loss of landscape views. The Inspector's assessment found the d...
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