231049

the development will consist of 1) the construction of a single-story extension to the rear of existing dwelling, and the construction of a single-story link between the existing house and family flat to the rear of the existing dwelling, and all associated site works and landscaping. 2) retention of a single-story family flat to the rear of existing dwelling

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to integrate the family flat as an integral part of the main dwelling and results in a significant shortfall of private amenity space, contravening specific County Development Plan objectives.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development, by reason of its design forming an elongated link to a detached unit, fails to form an integral part of the main dwelling and would materially contravene objective DM OBJ 49 of the Development Plan.
  • The existing and proposed development would result in a significant shortfall in private amenity space to serve the dwelling, contrary to the standards set out in DM POL 7 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • Permitting the development would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar non-compliant developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM OBJ 49DM POL 7Chapter 11

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for a family flat and planning permission for a single-story kitchen extension and a connecting link at 33 Glen Abhainn Grove, Enfield, Co. Meath. The proposal was refused by Meath County Council primarily because the design of the link failed to sufficiently integrate the family flat into the main house structure as required by objective DM OBJ 49. Additionally, the development resulted in a significant deficiency in private open space for the residen...
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