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Retention and Outline Permission: 1. Retention permission for completion of side extension to dwelling as granted previously under planning reference 20/721 and permission for provision of new vehicular entrance to same. 2. Retention permission for mobile home for duration of building works. 3. Retention permission for completion of domestic garage. 4. Outline permission for a three bedroom dormer dwelling house
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority is precluded from granting permission for new development that would consolidate and facilitate existing unauthorized development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application seeks to retain multiple unauthorized developments, including a mobile home that has remained on-site beyond its permitted duration and is now considered unauthorized.
- Granting permission for an additional dwelling would consolidate and facilitate these existing unauthorized developments, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed dual vehicular entrances would not compromise road safety or that the site could provide adequate surface water management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 20IU 19IU 21IU 22IU 23IU 2613.9.20
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought retention permission for a side extension, a domestic garage, and a mobile home, alongside outline permission for a new three-bedroom dormer dwelling at Rose Cottage, Avenue Road, Dundalk. While the site is zoned for residential use, the application was refused because the Planning Authority is legally precluded from granting permission for development that facilitates existing unauthorized works. Furthermore, the proposal failed to address technical requirements regarding ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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