Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to excessive scale exceeding floor area limits for family flats, the presence of potentially unauthorised development, and insufficient evidence regarding the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's floor area of 107.28sqm significantly exceeds the 75sqm threshold set by DM Standard 5 for dependent relative accommodation.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the planning status of existing alterations to the dwelling, suggesting the proposal would intensify unauthorised development.
- A lack of a technical report from a qualified person regarding the wastewater treatment system means compliance with the EPA Code of Practice cannot be guaranteed, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 12DM Standard 5DM Standard 4Policy Objective WW 6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the retention of a southwest extension and permission for a new northern extension to a house in Tullyconnor, Leenane. Galway County Council refused permission because the scale of the works exceeded development plan standards for family flats and failed to reflect the character of the original dwelling. Furthermore, the planner identified potential unauthorised works on-site and cited a critical lack of information regarding the capacity and compliance of the existing wast...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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