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Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for the construction of a two storey rear extension for B+B use and temporary and continued use as an agent on behalf of the minister for children, equality, disability integration and youth to accommodate or support displaced persons or persons seeking international protection, to existing two storey (with attic conversion) detached house and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its overbearing and discordant design, overdevelopment of the site with insufficient parking and amenity space, and failure to demonstrate compliance with planning regulations regarding the temporary use for accommodating displaced persons.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed two-storey extension is visually discordant and overbearing, failing to protect the character and amenity of the Inner Residential Area as required by Policy 3.6(1).
  • The development constitutes overdevelopment, failing to meet minimum standards for car parking and private amenity space, while also posing a risk of overshadowing neighboring properties.
  • The applicant failed to provide evidence of required notification for the temporary change of use under Class 20F, and the planning authority noted that guesthouses are not explicitly listed for such exemptions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 3.6 (1)Section 3.7Section 3.4Section 11.3.1 (l)Section 11.3.1 (g)Table 11.6Policy 3.1Section 11.3.1 (d)Section 11.3.1 (c)Standard 11.3

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a two-storey rear extension to an existing B&B at 7 College Road, Galway, to provide additional guest rooms and continue its use for accommodating displaced persons. The site is located within an established Inner Residential area. Galway City Council refused the application because the extension's scale and massing were deemed overbearing and out of character with the surrounding urban fabric. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet Development Plan stand...
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