Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for a grant of permission because it is considered consistent with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 policies regarding family flats and extensions, provided it is physically integrated with the main dwelling via a glazed link and adheres to conditions regarding bedroom reduction and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a glazed link corridor ensures the family flat will form an integral part of the main house structure, preventing it from functioning as a detached independent unit.
- The upgrade to a new wastewater treatment system compliant with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice addresses public health concerns and provides an improved drainage situation for the site.
- Potential residential amenity issues, such as overlooking and overdevelopment, can be mitigated through conditions requiring obscure glazing, a reduction from three to two bedrooms in the flat, and an enhanced landscaping scheme.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.24 (Family Flats)Section 11.5.25 (Extensions in Urban and Rural Areas)Policy DM POL 15Objective DM OBJ 49Objective DM OBJ 50
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention for an existing 133sqm single-storey family flat and permission for a new glazed link to connect it to the primary dwelling on a 0.38ha rural site in Clondoogan, Co. Meath. The site context includes a primary residence and a large shed structure associated with the family's business. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding unauthorized development, the scale of the flat, and impacts on privacy. The Inspector's assessment focused on the 'Principle of Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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