Core Refusal Reason
The proposed sub-division of the dwelling results in substandard residential units that fail to meet minimum floor area and private open space requirements, leading to poor residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor areas for both units (38.18 sq.m and 36.71 sq.m) fall significantly short of the minimum target gross floor area of 44-49 sq.m required for 1-bedroom, 2-person dwellings.
- The provision of private open space for each unit (6.09 sq.m and 5.39 sq.m) is inadequate and fails to meet the recommended standard of 20 sq.m for a 1-bed house.
- The internal layout is considered substandard as all rooms are single-aspect and the ground floor dining areas do not benefit from natural light, resulting in a low-quality residential environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-2Policy 5-4Policy 13-4SO1Section 4.6Section 4.9Section 4.12Section 6.5.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the sub-division of an existing derelict semi-detached dwelling on Barrack Street, Bansha, Co. Tipperary, to create two individual one-bedroom residential units. While the reuse of derelict buildings is generally supported by the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, the proposal was refused due to overdevelopment of the site. The Planning Authority determined that the resulting units would be undersized and lack sufficient private open space, failing to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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