Core Refusal Reason
The structure is an inappropriate stand-alone habitable unit that fails to meet family flat criteria and contravenes the 'RES' zoning objective by undermining residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and internal layout are unsuitable for an ancillary structure and fail to meet the specific criteria for a family flat under the current Development Plan.
- The development constitutes a stand-alone habitable unit with the potential to function as a separate residence from the main dwelling.
- Granting retention would set a negative precedent and contravene the 'RES' zoning objective, which seeks to protect and improve the residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028RES land-use zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a 40sqm prefabricated garden room/granny flat in the rear garden of a residential property in Lucan. The planning authority refused permission because the structure's design and independent nature do not qualify as an ancillary family flat under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. It was concluded that the development would function as a separate habitable unit, thereby undermining local residential amenities, contravening the 'RES' zoning obj...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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