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Retention Planning Permission for a) single-storey granny flat to the rear b) single-storey sheds to the side and Planning Permission for c) the construction of a single single-storey link connecting the existing dwelling house to the granny flat and d) all associated site works at 2 Racehill Road, Racehill Manor, Ashbourne, Co. Meath A84 C438.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to meet the criteria for a family flat as it is not an integral part of the main dwelling and negatively impacts the residential amenity of the neighboring property through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The family flat is located 7m from the main dwelling and is temporary in nature, meaning it does not form an integral part of the structure nor can it easily revert to being part of the original house, thus contravening DM OBJ 49.
- The proximity of the residential unit to the eastern boundary and the placement of the bedroom window results in significant overlooking of the private amenity space of the neighboring property at no. 3 Racehill Road.
- The lack of appropriate screening along the eastern boundary and the overall design and layout would set an undesirable precedent and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50Section 11.5.25Section 11.5.24DM POL 15DM OBJ 49
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a single-storey granny flat and sheds, along with permission for a connecting link at 2 Racehill Road, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site is zoned A1 - Existing Residential. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the granny flat is detached from the main house, failing to meet the 'integral' requirement of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the structure's proximity to the eastern boundary causes unacceptable overlookin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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