Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to public health risks associated with shared wastewater infrastructure and the unit's failure to meet the design and functional criteria for an ancillary family annex.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reliance on a shared wastewater treatment system for two separate units is prejudicial to public health and creates potential future conflicts regarding maintenance and access.
- The physical orientation and prominent roadside positioning of the unit create the appearance of an independent dwelling rather than a subordinate granny flat.
- The design and coastal location of the unit increase the risk of unauthorized conversion to short-term holiday letting once the initial need for the family annex ceases.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2.7Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a self-contained dwelling unit at Duncannon, Ballyhack. The local authority refused the application because the proposed wastewater arrangement, involving a shared system, was deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to rural development standards. Furthermore, the unit's physical separation and orientation on the site were found to be inconsistent with the requirements for a family annex, raising concerns about its potential future use as an independe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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