Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposal fails to integrate with the main dwelling and lacks documentation for the intended occupier, contravening Fingal County Development Plan policies for family flats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and layout lack sufficient integration with the primary residence, specifically due to the inclusion of a separate front access.
- The applicant failed to provide supporting documentation to verify the identity or need of the intended occupier of the family flat.
- The development materially contravenes Policy SPQHP42 and Objective SPQHO46 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, setting an inappropriate precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.10.3Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHO46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the conversion of a garage and store into a granny flat at 6 Deerpark Close, Castleknock. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the unit functioned too independently from the main house, citing the separate entrance and lack of internal integration. Furthermore, the absence of evidence regarding the intended occupant meant the proposal failed to comply with specific standards for family flats set out in the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-20...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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