2560581

Permission for development. The development will consist of the change of use of an existing granny flat with overhead gymnasium (granted under Planning Ref. P23/179) to residential accommodation for international protection applicants, to be used in conjunction with the existing residence (Planning Ref. P05/2738), together with all associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and substandard residential design that fails to meet national apartment and local parking standards, while materially contravening a previous planning condition restricting the unit's use to family members.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to comply with the 'Planning Design Standards for Apartments' (2025) and County Development Plan parking standards, resulting in a substandard and haphazard development with deficient private open space and storage.
  • The application represents overdevelopment of the site which would seriously injure the amenities and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
  • The proposal would materially contravene Condition 3 of planning reference PRR23/179, which requires the structure to be retained in single ownership and occupied only by immediate family members of the main house occupier.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 7, Volume 2 of Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 4.16 of Volume 2 of the current county development plan

Decision Document Summary

Luxor Xcelconnect Solutions Ltd applied for permission to change the use of an existing granny flat and gymnasium into residential accommodation for international protection applicants at a site in Drum, Knock, Co. Mayo. The subject site currently contains a main dwelling operating as a guest house and an unauthorized timber cabin. Mayo County Council refused the application on the grounds that the conversion into two residential units failed to meet minimum apartment design and parking standard...
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