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Permission for development which consists of: the development will consists of Retention of granny flat conversion from old domestic garage which comprises of bathroom, livingroom, kitchen/dingingroom, bedroom and storage area. Planning Permission to construct a roofed area between existing house and Granny Flat.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed retention of the self-contained unit was refused because it is of excessive size relative to the main dwelling, lacks a functional integral link for re-assimilation, and results in a significant deficiency in private open space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The unit fails to meet the criteria for self-contained residential units as it is not integrated into the main dwelling and its floor area (66% of the main house) significantly exceeds the 25% limit.
  • The development results in a deficiency of private open space, providing only 68 sqm where 86.5 sqm is required by the Development Plan standards.
  • The scale and siting of the structure depart from the established urban pattern of the inner residential area, negatively impacting the visual and residential amenities of the vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.3.1 (k)Section 11.3.1 (l)Section 11.2.8Section 3.7Policy 3.6Section 3.4Section 11.3.3Section 11.3.1 (c)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a granny flat conversion from a domestic garage and permission for a roofed link at 11 Saint Bridgets Place, Galway, an established inner residential area. Galway City Council refused permission primarily because the unit's size and lack of integration contravened specific standards for self-contained units. Additionally, the structure's footprint led to an unacceptable reduction in private open space and was deemed out of character with the surrounding d...
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