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the construction of a domestic shed adjoining the rear & side elevations of my existing dwelling, retention permission for an unauthorised mobile home used as domestic dwelling, temporary permission for continued use of the afore mentioned mobile home for a period not exceeding 3 years, and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered substandard, disorderly, and out of character with the established residential area, conflicting with the 'Existing / Infill Residential' zoning objective and injuring the amenities of the locality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The mobile home represents substandard residential accommodation that fails to meet national quality standards and constitutes a disorderly, piecemeal development out of character with the area.
- The domestic shed is excessive in scale at approximately 61sqm, significantly reduces the usability of the private rear garden, and negatively impacts adjoining properties by being built up to shared boundaries.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized developments and would be contrary to the zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve existing residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 15Chapter 16Section 16.8.13Table 16.9
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 39.77sqm mobile home used as a dwelling and a 61.19sqm domestic shed at No. 1 The Cloisters, Tullow Road, Carlow. The site is situated within an established residential area zoned 'Existing / Infill Residential'. Carlow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the developments are substandard in nature, represent disorderly and piecemeal development, and would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area while conflictin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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