Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and inappropriate commercial-style design relative to the primary dwelling, combined with a failure to demonstrate adequate surface water management and protection of nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structures are excessive in scale and disproportionate to the modest dwelling on-site, utilizing metal cladding that is commercial in appearance and fails to match the parent building.
- The applicant failed to submit a comprehensive Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) assessment or adequate design for surface water disposal to manage the significant increase in run-off.
- Due to the lack of filtered surface water arrangements and proximity to a hydrological pathway, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development will not adversely affect the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.9.10Section 13.9.9Section 13.8.37Policy IU 19Policy IU 26Policy NBG 3Policy NBG 6Policy NBG 15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention and completion of a detached domestic garage and ancillary store at Dunmahon, Dundalk, County Louth. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the 251.3sqm total floor area of the outbuildings was deemed disproportionate to the modest existing dwelling and featured inappropriate commercial-style finishes. Furthermore, the application lacked essential technical details regarding surface water management (SUDS), leading to concerns regarding potentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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