Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is to an unauthorised residential development (former Garda station) and fails to meet design standards regarding subordination and building lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure lacks planning permission for change of use from a Garda station to residential units, making the extension to an unauthorised development unacceptable in principle.
- The scale and forward siting of the proposed extension fail to respect the existing building line and are not subordinate to the original structure.
- Granting permission would exacerbate unauthorised development on-site and set an undesirable precedent contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective UL 6Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective WW 11Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 3Section 4.6Section 10.6Section 10.15Section 15.2.4Section 15.6Section 15.7.2Section 15.13.2DM Standard 4DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, C. Walsh, sought permission for a 26sqm extension and modifications to an existing 168sqm structure at Kiltullagh North, Athenry, Co. Galway. While the site is in a low landscape sensitivity area, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the building, a former Garda station, is currently being used as two unauthorised residential units without the necessary change-of-use permission. Furthermore, the design of the extension was deemed non-compliant with DM S...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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