Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development effectively constitutes a separate dwelling unit rather than an extension, resulting in misleading statutory notices and non-compliance with development standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The amended drawings show a self-contained unit with no internal connection to the existing house, which contradicts the advertised description of an extension.
- The statutory public notices were rendered misleading because the nature of the development changed significantly from the initial proposal without being re-advertised.
- The design fails to meet the specific standards for domestic extensions set out in the Development Plan and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application proposed two-story and single-storey extensions to the side and rear of a house at 193 Downpatrick Road, Crumlin. The planning authority refused permission because the revised plans submitted as further information depicted a separate dwelling unit with its own hallway and stairs rather than an integrated extension. This discrepancy meant the public notices were inaccurate, and the lack of internal connectivity combined with unrequested increases in building depth violated Append...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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