Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to comply with the requirement that family flat extensions must be designed to easily revert to being part of the original dwelling, specifically contravening DM OBJ 49 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The log cabin structure, despite the proposed lobby connection, retains the appearance of a temporary shed and does not form an integral part of the main dwelling's structure.
- The design and finishes of the proposal do not demonstrate that the unit could easily revert to being part of the original house once the need for a family flat has ceased.
- The development would be injurious to the visual amenity of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.24DM OBJ 49
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission to dismantle and relocate an existing single-storey log cabin granny flat to the rear of 8 Dunloe Avenue, Navan, including a new lobby connection to the main house. While the site is zoned for residential use, the planning authority refused the application because the log cabin's design and finishes are more akin to a temporary shed than an integral extension. Consequently, it fails to meet the criteria of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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