Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an independent residential unit that fails to meet national and local standards for compact settlements and residential amenity, resulting in substandard housing within a restricted garden area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout functions as a separate residential unit rather than ancillary accommodation, failing to comply with SPPR 2 of the Sustainable Residential Developments and Compact Settlements Guidelines.
- The development fails to meet the specific design and residential standards set out in objectives DMS027, DMS028, DMS031, and DMS032 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The project would result in substandard housing on a restricted site, setting an undesirable precedent and negatively impacting the visual and residential amenities of the 'RS' zoned area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS027DMS028DMS031DMS032SPPR 2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a two-bedroom single-story home care accommodation unit at Tearmann Mhic Gearailt, Portmarnock. The Planning Authority refused permission because the structure's layout presented as an independent dwelling rather than ancillary care accommodation, violating both national compact settlement guidelines and local development plan objectives. It was determined that the proposal would lead to an over-intensification of a restricted garden area, creating a substandard living e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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