Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an unauthorized second residential unit that lacks a physical link to the main dwelling and contravenes specific development plan objectives regarding family flats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The granny flat lacks a direct internal link to the primary residence, failing to meet the criteria for ancillary family accommodation.
- The proposal effectively creates a second independent residential unit on the site, which is inconsistent with the 'RS' zoning objective to protect residential amenity.
- The development materially contravenes Objective SPQH046 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.3Objective SPQH046RS Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 26sqm self-contained granny flat located at 9 Ashcroft Grove, Dublin 15. The local authority refused the application because the structure is not physically integrated with the main house and functions as an independent dwelling. This arrangement violates the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically regarding family flat standards and zoning objectives, and was deemed to set an inappropriate precedent for the area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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