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the consruction of a single-storey detached ancillary residental accommadtion unit (approx. 28 sq.m) in the rear garden of the existing dwelling, with mono-pitch roof, containing kitchen/living area, bedroom and bathroom, with all associated site works and connection to existing services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed ancillary residential unit fails to meet minimum design and layout standards, lacks independent road frontage, and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area and future occupants.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to meet the minimum floor area and design standards required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and national guidelines, resulting in a poor standard of amenity for future occupants.
  • The lack of independent road frontage and the backland nature of the proposal would negatively impact the residential amenity of the existing dwelling and adjoining properties through increased noise and traffic congestion.
  • Granting permission would be contrary to the A1 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, would depreciate the value of neighboring properties, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

A1 - Existing ResidentialChapter 11INF OBJ 15INF POL 18INF POL 20INF OBJ 20

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 28 sq.m single-storey detached ancillary residential unit in the rear garden of an existing dwelling at 20 The Downs, Drogheda, Co. Meath. The site is located within an area zoned 'A1 - Existing Residential'. The proposal was refused because it failed to comply with the development management standards of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding floor areas and layout. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the development would ...
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