Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site, provides substandard residential accommodation, and sets an undesirable precedent for separate dwellings in rear gardens.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the log cabin results in overdevelopment and a significant deficiency in private amenity space for both the existing dwelling and the new structure.
- The structure fails to meet minimum floor area standards and lacks adequate natural light due to the absence of a bedroom window, representing a substandard level of residential accommodation.
- Permitting a separate dwelling unit in this context would establish an undesirable precedent that would negatively impact the character and amenities of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023Objective DMS24Table 12.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a self-contained log cabin located in the rear garden of an existing two-storey terraced dwelling at 10 Rivermeade Close, St. Margarets. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a constrained site, leading to inadequate private open space for both residents. Furthermore, the unit fails to comply with mandatory internal space standards and lacks basic residential requirements like bedroom wind...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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