Core Refusal Reason
The garage design resembles a self-contained second dwelling, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the two-storey garage gives the appearance of a second dwelling or self-contained living unit to the rear of the main house.
- Granting retention would set an inappropriate and undesirable precedent for similar developments in the locality.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of a two-storey garage and games room at Piercetown, Drinagh. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the structure's design and scale are more characteristic of a secondary residence than an ancillary domestic building. It was concluded that permitting such a structure would establish a negative planning precedent and undermine the sustainable development of the surrounding area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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