Core Reason for the Refused Part
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission for the entire development, concluding that the conversion of the garage to a family flat is subsidiary in scale, does not injure residential amenity, and is consistent with the residential zoning objective of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The converted garage structure is subsidiary in size and scale to the primary dwelling and, while not physically interlinked, remains functionally connected through shared services and family use.
- The development does not adversely impact the residential amenities of the area or neighboring properties due to its single-storey nature, lack of overlooking windows, and significant boundary setbacks.
- A grant of permission would not set an undesirable precedent or represent injurious backland development, as the structure is contained within the established site boundary and serves an ancillary family function.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Section 12 (Development Management)Section 12.3.7.3 (Family/Granny Flats)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for boundary alterations, a detached garden building used as a home office, and the conversion of a garage into a family/granny flat at 'San Marco', a large detached dwelling in Foxrock. The Planning Authority had issued a split decision, refusing the flat because it was not physically interlinked with the main house and was deemed inconsistent with the Development Plan. On appeal, the Inspector argues that the conversion is acceptable under the 'A' zon...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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