Core Refusal Reason
The application for retention of elevational changes facilitates an unauthorised material change of use from a garage to a self-contained residential unit, which is not regularised in the application and is out of character with the area's pattern of development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of elevational works facilitates the continuation of an unauthorised material change of use from a garage/store to a self-contained residential apartment without the necessary planning permission.
- The elevational changes are considered out of character with the established pattern of development and streetscape, which is predominantly characterized by service and rear garden access rather than direct residential access.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorised developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (i) Residential ExtensionsGalway City Development Plan 2023–2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for elevational alterations to the rear of an existing dwelling at 14 St Bridgets Place, Bohermore, Galway, involving the replacement of a garage door with a domestic window/door and the addition of a flue. The Planning Authority refused the application as the works facilitate an unauthorised material change of use from a garage to a self-contained apartment that was not regularised in the application. Furthermore, the design was deemed out of character w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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