Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet the minimum 30% requirement for 1-2 bedroom dwellings as mandated by Policy GP-HOU-3 of the Sligo and Environs Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The conversion of two 2-bedroom units into 3-bedroom units reduces the proportion of 1-2 bedroom dwellings in the scheme to 23.5%, falling significantly below the required 30% minimum.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy GP-HOU-3, which is designed to ensure a diverse mix of house types and sizes to accommodate changing demographic trends and smaller household sizes.
- The development would contravene the core housing policies set out in the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016 as incorporated into the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
GP-HOU-3P-UHOU-3Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain a change of house design for units 30 and 31 at Tonaphubble Woods, Sligo, converting them from 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom dwellings within a previously permitted 34-unit development. While the internal alterations were deemed acceptable in terms of design standards, the planning authority refused permission because the change negatively impacted the overall housing mix of the estate. By reducing the number of smaller units, the development failed to comply w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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