Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a family flat and infill development due to lack of internal access, failure to demonstrate need, poor design integration, and non-compliance with minimum residential space standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to qualify as a family flat because it lacks an internal entrance to the main dwelling and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific need for the accommodation.
- The design and layout are visually incongruous at this prominent location and fail to integrate with the established character and form of the surrounding area.
- The proposed dwelling provides substandard residential amenity by failing to meet the minimum requirements for internal floor space and private open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHO46Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO32Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO27
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the change of use of an existing ground floor garage at 2 River Valley Road, Swords, into a one-bedroom family flat. Fingal County Council refused permission because the unit lacked a physical connection to the primary residence and failed to justify the necessity of the flat under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the infill development was poorly designed for its prominent location and failed to meet mandatory m...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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