Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to conflicting and insufficient information regarding site boundaries, architectural details, and the planning status of an existing rear extension.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted documentation contained conflicting site boundaries and lacked sufficient detail regarding floor plans, elevations, and boundary treatments to allow for a proper assessment.
- The planning status of the ground floor rear extension, which is integral to the proposed change of use, was not clarified by the applicant.
- Technical concerns were raised by Uisce Eireann regarding the existing rear extension being built over a water main, which is typically not permitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of a ground-floor retail unit at Coolbaun, Ferns. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the applicant failed to provide consistent and adequate information concerning the site's physical boundaries and architectural specifications. Additionally, the planning history of a rear extension remained unverified, and a significant technical objection was noted regarding the extension's encroachment on a water main, leading th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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