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The development will consist of: Construct a storey and a half type independent living unit on the footprint of existing domestic garage previously granted under planning ref. no. DA11/1026 (which is currently built to ground floor level), connect to existing on-site sewage treatment unit and percolation area, together with all associated site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed independent living unit is a detached structure that fails to form an integral part of the main house with internal access, violating specific development plan criteria for family flats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed unit is physically detached from the main dwelling, failing to meet the requirement of DM OBJ 49 that family flats must form an integral part of the main house with direct internal access.
- The scale and design of the structure are considered to have the capacity to constitute a stand-alone residential dwelling, which is unacceptable in this rural context.
- Permitting the development would establish an undesirable future precedent for detached ancillary units and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM POL 15DM OBJ 49
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a 1.5-storey independent living unit on the footprint of a previously approved domestic garage at Yellowshar, Kilmoon, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Meath County Council refused the application because the proposed unit is a stand-alone, detached structure, which contravenes Objective DM OBJ 49 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 requiring family flats to be ph...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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