Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and design of the self-contained unit, public health concerns regarding soil conditions, and the presence of unauthorised works on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive scale and design of the proposed self-contained unit would fail to integrate with the existing dwelling and would result in an inappropriate intensification of the site.
- The development is prejudicial to public health as the site exhibits poor soil conditions unsuitable for the proposed intensification of use.
- Granting permission is considered premature until substantial potentially unauthorised works already carried out on the site are regularised.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3 of Volume IIObjective SH50Section 3.4 of Volume II
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey rear extension to accommodate a self-contained unit at Coolgarrow, Ballyhuskard. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the extension's scale and design were out of character with the existing house and site context. Furthermore, the proposal raised significant public health concerns due to poor soil conditions noted in environmental reports, and the existence of substantial unauthorised works on-site rendered the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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