2360268
1) change of use of existing dwelling from residential use to use as a ‘Bed & Breakfast’ & all associated site works & 2) a single storey rear extension accommodating 2 no. double bedroom suites & ancillary alterations to side & rear elevations and all ancillary site works. Retention Permission is sought for alterations to dwelling as granted under Pl Ref 11 330, including 1) the construction of single storey side extension, 2) a single storey rear extension, as granted under Pl Ref 11 330, was not constructed 3) the relocation of stable block as granted under Pl Ref 11 330 within the subject site 4) ancillary alterations to front, side & rear elevations and all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment due to an excessive extension scale, lacks justification for a commercial B&B in a rural area, and materially contravenes conditions of the parent permission regarding domestic use and site regularisation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed B&B lacks sufficient justification regarding its scale and need in an un-serviced rural location, making it contrary to the tourism objectives of the County Development Plan.
- The 121sqm extension is considered excessive and out of character with the existing dwelling, representing overdevelopment that fails to protect the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The application seeks to facilitate development on a site with significant outstanding non-compliance issues from the parent permission (PL 11/330) and introduces a commercial element that contravenes previous domestic-only restrictions.