Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission due to design and integration concerns, the Inspector recommended a GRANT of permission, concluding that the amended proposal (including a connecting utility room) adequately integrates with the main dwelling and complies with the specific criteria for family flats set out in the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of a utility room at the further information stage provides an integrated physical and functional relationship between the family flat and the main dwelling.
- The proposed floor area of 74.5sqm is within the 75sqm maximum limit and the scale remains subservient to the 174sqm parent house.
- The proposal avoids separate external access and garden subdivision, ensuring the unit can be fully subsumed back into the main house once the need for the family flat ceases.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZO4Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHO45Objective SPQHO46Section 14.10.2.2Section 14.10.3
Decision Document Summary
The application involves the conversion of an existing detached garage into a 'granny flat' with a single-storey extension at Hillcrest, Station Road, Lusk. The site is located on lands zoned 'RU - Rural' under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Fingal County Council initially refused permission, citing poor design integration and non-compliance with Objective SPQHO46. However, the Inspector's assessment highlights that the applicants provided a demonstrated need and revised the design to in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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