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the conversion of a garage into a habitable dwelling and Planning Permission for the alterations of the elevations of the conversion and the construction of a two storey side extension, installation of a wastewater treatment system, site boundary and all associated site works. The proposed structure will accommodate a separate independent residential unit
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The primary reason for refusal relates to significant environmental and site suitability concerns, specifically highlighted by a mandatory Flood Risk Referral and the intensification of residential use in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal to establish a separate independent residential unit through the conversion and extension of a garage in a rural location (Coolnapisha) constitutes an inappropriate intensification of use.
- The development's reliance on a private well and the installation of a new wastewater treatment system on a site with an existing dwelling raises potential public health and groundwater contamination risks.
- The application was specifically referred to the Physical Directorate for a Flood Risk assessment, indicating that the site is located in an area with significant drainage or flooding constraints unsuitable for further residential development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Denis Ryan, sought retention for a garage conversion and planning permission for a two-storey side extension to create a separate independent residential unit at Coolnapisha, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick. The project included the installation of a private wastewater treatment system and a private well. The application was refused following a specific 'Flood Risk Referral' to the Physical Directorate, suggesting that the site's environmental constraints and the policy implications of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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