24/5135

Permission for construction of an extension to existing dwelling for use as a granny flat including 2 no. existing bedrooms to be incorporated into the granny flat, installation of a waste water treatment system, polishing filter and associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal lacks adequate justification for ancillary accommodation and exceeds the maximum 80 sqm scale threshold set out in the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that an adequate justification has been provided for the necessity of the ancillary accommodation/granny flat.
  • The proposed unit is excessive in scale and substantially exceeds the 80 sqm criteria established in the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for large-scale ancillary units and contravenes the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 6.6.23Section 6.6.24

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling at Castlemary, Cloyne, Co. Cork, to be used as a granny flat. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the proposal failed to meet the specific requirements for ancillary accommodation under the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The refusal was based on a lack of justification for the unit and the fact that its scale significantly exceeded the 80 sqm limit, which would set a negative pre...
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