Core Refusal Reason
The proposed detached garden structure constitutes a self-contained residential unit which materially contravenes County Development Plan policies regarding detached habitable rooms and family flats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's scale and layout as a self-contained unit violate Section 12.3.7.4, which prohibits residential accommodation within detached garden structures.
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria for 'granny flats' under Section 12.3.7.3, as it lacks a physical connection to the main dwelling and is not restricted to dependent family members.
- The detached and fully self-contained nature of the unit represents a material contravention of the Development Plan and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.4Section 12.3.7.3
Decision Document Summary
Duncan Lyster and Bevin Cody sought permission for a detached garden structure at Cloudesley, Glenageary, intended for use as a self-contained residential unit featuring a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. The local authority refused the application because the proposal constitutes a material contravention of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028. Specifically, the unit's detached and fully independent nature violates policies governing habitable garden rooms and fails to me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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