Approval in principle for the conversion of derelict barns into residential accommodation,

Refusal Reasons

• ✗Whilst planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the buildings to tourist accommodation (including some reconstruction) under PA01/0032, the Committee considers that the conversion of the building (including some reconstruction) to permanent residential use is unacceptable for the reasons that: (a) the use of the buildings for permanent residential use would generate such traffic (more and more frequently than would be generated by the use of the units by tourists) as could not safely or conveniently be accommodated either by the D34 Bibaloe Beg road itself, or by the junctions of this public road with the A2 and A11 highways; (b) the use of the buildings for permanent residential use is not considered appropriate in a primarily agricultural environment where the units would, quite likely be surrounded by farming activities. Such use could also adversely affect or prejudice the legitimate agricultural activities which presently or may be in place on the adjacent land.