Core Reason for the Refused Part
The refusal is primarily due to the material contravention of previous planning conditions regarding the structure's use, unresolved boundary ownership issues, and substandard vehicular access arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes conditions attached to previous permissions (F95A/0198, F96A/0031, and F96A/0685) which stipulated that the existing structure be used as a shed rather than a dwelling.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of legal interest or owner consent for the application site, as the red line boundary appears to overlap with adjoining properties.
- The proposed vehicular access is considered unsafe due to inadequate gate setbacks, poor alignment relative to the public road, and insufficient inter-visibility between pedestrians and vehicles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the renovation and conversion of an existing dwelling and horticultural shed, including a single-storey extension, at St Cianan's, Ballykea, Skerries. While the local authority granted permission for a new house on the site, it refused the conversion element because the existing building is legally restricted to use as a shed under previous planning conditions. The refusal also cited the applicant's failure to resolve boundary ownership discrepancies and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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