Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would consolidate and intensify an existing unauthorized residential use on the first floor of the building, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing three first-floor apartments are unauthorized as the previous planning permission (PL 25.237623) was never enacted and has since expired.
- The proposed development would consolidate, extend, and intensify this unauthorized use, which is considered unsustainable development.
- Granting permission for the proposal would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area given the unauthorized status of the existing structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 15.6CPO 8.234CPO 8.238CPO 8.239CPO 15.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to convert two unoccupied shops and an office into apartments and extend the existing building at Cois Caislean, Castletown Delvin, to create a total of seven residential units. Although the site is located within a town centre zone where residential use is generally encouraged, the Planning Authority determined that the existing first-floor apartments are unauthorized because a previous planning grant (PL 25.237623) was never implemented. The application was refused on the b...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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