Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with Family Flat standards due to excessive scale, detached nature, and insufficient occupant information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed granny flat fails to meet the requirements of Section 14.10.3 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 due to its excessive scale and detached physical relationship to the main dwelling.
- The application lacked essential information regarding the intended occupant, which is a mandatory requirement for assessing the validity of a family flat proposal.
- The development would establish an undesirable precedent for similar detached structures in the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-pitched storey granny flat extension at Woodhaven, Balcultry Road, Rolestown. Fingal County Council refused permission primarily because the development did not satisfy the criteria for 'Family Flats' as defined in the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, citing its excessive scale and detached nature. Additionally, the planning authority noted a lack of information concerning the intended occupant and determined that the proposal would set a n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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