4194/24
Permission for development at this site 78 Old County Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 F789. The development will consist of 1) Refurbish and Change of use' the existing rear extension single-storey storage to Living Room and Laundry/Utility Room. 2) Change of use the existing attached single-storey garage to home office. 3) Provision of new external opaque windows to side of proposed home office, replace of the existing wooden panel door at rear of the proposed home office to new Upvc doors and carry out associated works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would consolidate potentially unauthorized structures as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing rear extension and garage have valid planning permission or constitute exempted development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the existing single-storey extension and attached garage are not unauthorized structures.
- Granting permission for alterations to these structures would result in the consolidation of unauthorized development, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities and depreciate the value of properties in the vicinity while setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved development and alterations to an existing single-storey extension and attached garage at the rear of 78 Old County Road, Crumlin. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the planning status of the existing structures could not be verified. Without proof of valid permission or exempt status, the proposed works were deemed to consolidate unauthorized development. The decision-maker concluded that the project would negatively impact local property val...PDF Document Missing
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