Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey garage is considered excessive in scale and height for its rural location within a 'Broadzone' area, appearing as a second dwelling rather than an ancillary structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey garage is considered overly large, excessive, and dominant within its rural setting.
- The scale and design of the structure appear to constitute a second dwelling on the site, which is not acceptable to the Planning Authority.
- The development is located within a 'Broadzone' area where Policy Objective CPO12.42 restricts development to sensitively designed extensions of existing dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CPO12.42
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the re-design of a previously permitted domestic garage at Fardrumman, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford, to include a first-floor home office. The site is located within a sensitive 'Broadzone' area as defined by the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027. The proposal was refused on the grounds that the 126sqm, two-storey structure is excessive in scale and height, creating a dominant feature that resembles a second dwelling and fails to comply with Policy Objective CPO12.4...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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