Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the granny flat fails to comply with DM Standard 5 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to its excessive floor area and the lack of documented justification for the unit's need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The floor area of the structure (98.32 sqm) significantly exceeds the 75 sqm maximum threshold permitted for granny flats under DM Standard 5.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient supporting documentation or a bona-fide justification to demonstrate the specific need for the independent living unit.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 12DM Standard 5NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the change of use of a previously permitted garage/storage structure into a 98.32 sqm granny flat at Woodpark, Annaghdown, Co. Galway. While the site is located in a rural area with an established dwelling, the Planning Authority refused the application because the unit's size significantly exceeds the 75 sqm limit set out in DM Standard 5 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the planner noted a lack of evidence regarding th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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