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a detached timber structure for use as a home office to the rear of existing dwelling house, together with a detached timber shed, a septic tank with percolation area and a new entrance. Planning Permission is also sought to upgrade the existing waste water treatment percolation area together with all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed home office fails to comply with Section 3.11 of the County Development Plan as it exceeds the 20sqm scale limit, is located outside the residential curtilage, and is intended for use by a person not residing in the main dwelling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure is excessive in scale at 51sqm, significantly exceeding the 20sqm maximum floor area permitted for detached habitable rooms under Section 3.11 of the Development Management Standards.
  • The principle of the development is unacceptable as the office is located in a paddock outside the curtilage of the dwelling and is intended for a user who resides approximately one mile away rather than an occupant of the main house.
  • The internal fixtures and fittings, including a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom, are more akin to an independent residential unit than a subordinate home office, raising concerns regarding unauthorized residential use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.11Policy 15-2Policy 15-6Section 4.14Section 6.1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for a 51sqm timber home office, a shed, a septic tank, and a new entrance in a rural scenic area at Dooree Commons, Co. Tipperary. The Planning Authority identified several fundamental conflicts with the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the scale and intended use of the office structure. The proposal was deemed unsustainable as it sought to create an independent office and access in an un-zoned rural location for a non-...
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