Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of a two-storey granny flat is contrary to the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that such units must be single-storey only.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The granny flat proposed for retention is a two-storey structure, which directly contravenes Section 2.9.2 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 requiring independent living units to be single-storey only.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary technical details to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is working adequately and can accommodate the additional loading from the granny flat.
- The development is considered to constitute substandard development that would seriously injure the amenities and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8Section 2.9.2Section 2.9.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a granny flat, domestic garage, and storage space within a single building at Aghaward, Foxford, Co. Mayo. The Planning Authority refused permission because the granny flat is a two-storey structure, which violates the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 policy (Section 2.9.2) requiring such units to be single-storey. Furthermore, the applicant did not provide sufficient information regarding the capacity of the wastewater treatment system to handle th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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