Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site and the use of the outbuilding as a substandard, unauthorized residential unit that lacks adequate private amenity space and proper surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents significant overdevelopment of the site and fails to provide sufficient private amenity space for either the existing dwelling or the outbuilding, contrary to Section 13.8.35 and Policy HOU 34.
- The structure is being used as an unauthorized residential unit of poor design that is substandard in terms of internal room sizes, dimensions, and waste disposal arrangements, setting a harmful precedent for similar developments.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that surface water from the site would be satisfactorily disposed of, which is contrary to Policy IU 19 of the Louth County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NGB 6HOU 3413.8.3513.8.3713.9.20IU 19HOU 20HOU 21HOU 25HOU 30
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a domestic outbuilding at 41 Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, Co. Louth, which was described as a games room and home office but found to be in use as an unauthorized residential unit. Louth County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing inadequate private open space for residents. Furthermore, the structure was deemed substandard for residential habitation due to its poor design and l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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