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Permission for 1. demolition of existing rear single storey extension of disused clubrooms; 2. refurbishment of remainder of disused clubrooms to two number two bedroom dwellings, previously granted permission for two semi-detached two storey dwellings - Ref. No. 19/942 and for refurbishment to bungalow dwelling - Ref. No. 23/169. All with associated site works off new entrance

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwellings fail to meet the minimum floor area and internal space standards (aggregate living area and storage) required by national guidelines, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The gross floor areas of the proposed units (45.5 sq.m and 49.8 sq.m) are substantially below the 60 sq.m minimum required by the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines (2023).
  • The aggregate living areas provided are significantly deficient, falling well short of the 28 sq.m requirement, and the proposal lacks adequate internal and external storage provisions.
  • Granting permission would result in a substandard quality of residential amenity for future occupants and would set an undesirable precedent for poorly designed residential developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of a rear extension and the refurbishment of disused clubrooms into two single-storey, two-bedroom dwellings at St Brides Clubrooms in Knockbridge, Co. Louth. While the site is located within the village settlement boundary and zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily due to the substandard size of the proposed units. The dwellings failed to meet national minimum standards for gross floor area, aggregat...
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