Core Refusal Reason
The proposed granny flat extension lacks valid justification for its use and is excessive in scale and massing, resulting in a visually overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a valid justification for the 'Family Member/Granny Flat' use as required by Section 12.3.7.3 of the Dlr County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development's area, massing, and scale are not subsidiary to the main dwelling, resulting in a dominant and visually overbearing structure.
- The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of the neighboring property at No. 51 Cherrygarth and contravene Zoning Objective 'A' regarding the protection of existing residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.3Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a family member/granny flat extension at 50 Cherrygarth, Mount Merrion. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: the lack of a valid justification for the specific residential use and the inappropriate scale of the structure. The planning authority determined that the massing and location of the extension were not subsidiary to the main house, creating an overbearing visual impact that would negatively affect the residential amenities...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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