Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion fails to meet the minimum internal ceiling height standards required for habitable accommodation under Building Regulations, resulting in a substandard living environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the minimum ceiling height of 2.4m across at least 50% of the floor area as required by Technical Guidance Document F of the Building Regulations (2019).
- The resulting living accommodation is considered substandard for occupants and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the vicinity.
- Permitting the retention of the attic conversion would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6HOU 3413.8.3513.9.20
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an attic conversion consisting of a study, shower room, and playroom at 9 Brookfield, Haggardstown, Co. Louth. While the principle of development was considered acceptable and the works had minimal impact on visual amenity, the proposal was refused due to substandard internal ceiling heights. The planning authority determined that only 15.922 sqm of the 55.791 sqm habitable floor area met the mandatory 2.4m height requirement, failing to reach the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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