Core Refusal Reason
The proposed design fails to demonstrate sufficient internal connectivity with the main dwelling and includes a separate front door, creating the appearance of an independent dwelling unit rather than an ancillary family flat.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of a second front door to the front of the house gives the appearance of a separate dwelling unit rather than an integrated extension.
- The internal layout provides poor connectivity to the main house, with access currently routed through a proposed bedroom, which is contrary to the requirement for the unit to form an integral part of the structure.
- The applicant failed to provide a rationale or letter of need for a 'family flat' as required by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 to justify the relationship to the prospective occupant.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 49DM POL 15Chapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 40.6 sqm single-story side extension to an existing dwelling at 1 Cois Glaisín Park, Navan, Co. Meath. While the site is zoned A1 'Existing Residential' where domestic extensions are acceptable in principle, the Planning Authority determined that the design—featuring its own front door and limited internal access—constituted a de facto independent dwelling. Permission was withheld (via a request for further information) because the proposal failed to comply ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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