Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed garden room is excessive in scale and floor area, visually overbearing, and its design (including a toilet) suggests potential for independent residential accommodation, contravening development plan standards for garden rooms.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and location of the proposed rear building would be visually overbearing and fails to be modest relative to the main dwelling.
- The inclusion of a toilet indicates the structure is being fitted out for residential accommodation rather than ancillary garden use.
- The development would detract from the residential amenities of the main residence and adjoining properties, contravening the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.4 Garden Rooms of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves development at 3 Balheary Road, Swords, which resulted in a split decision by the Planning Authority. While certain elements were granted permission subject to conditions regarding noise insulation and drainage, the proposed rear garden room was refused. The authority determined that the structure's excessive scale and the inclusion of sanitary facilities contravened Section 14.10.4 of the Fingal Development Plan, as it appeared intended for residential use rather than as a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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