Core Refusal Reason
The structure is not considered a bona fide ancillary shed but rather a habitable unit that fails to meet development standards for residential use, wastewater treatment, and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the structure is a bona fide ancillary shed, as its internal layout and fittings—including partitioning, kitchen facilities, and gym equipment—indicate it was designed for habitable use, failing to comply with DM Standard 6.
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence regarding the suitability and capacity of the wastewater treatment system serving the structure, posing a potential risk to public health and violating DM Standard 38.
- There is a lack of documentary evidence confirming a safe and reliable potable water supply for the development, which is contrary to DM Standards 36 and 37 and potentially prejudicial to the health of occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CD 1Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 1DM Standard 6DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 37DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68
Decision Document Summary
Helen Treanor sought retention permission for a 115sqm timber-clad shed structure at Derrydonnell North, Oranmore, Co. Galway, located in a rural area within the GCTPS. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined the structure was not a genuine ancillary shed but rather a habitable unit based on its internal fit-out and extensive planning history of similar refused proposals. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate water supply and wastewater treatment...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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