Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to meet the standards for an independent living unit due to excessive scale, lack of demonstrated need, negative impacts on neighboring residential amenity, and inadequate access and drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes Section 13.8.36 of the Louth County Development Plan as it exceeds the 50sqm floor area limit for independent living units, lacks a clear rationale for its need, and would result in overlooking and loss of privacy for neighboring properties.
- The proposed access via a substandard laneway is inadequate in width and sightlines, failing to demonstrate safe vehicle movements for residents or emergency services, thereby posing a risk to road safety.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) assessment or demonstrate adequate surface water disposal arrangements, contrary to Policy Objective IU 19.
Cited Policies (CDP)
A1: Existing ResidentialNGB 613.3.113.8.913.8.3613.9.1413.16.17Table 13.11IU 1813.9.17IU 1913.9.18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention and completion of a 71sqm detached single-storey granny flat in the rear garden of 35 Ladywell Terrace, Dundalk. Louth County Council refused the application because the structure significantly exceeded the maximum floor area for such units and lacked a demonstrated need. The Planning Authority also determined that the building's positioning would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties through overlooking and loss of privacy. Furthermor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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