Core Refusal Reason
The proposed detached granny flat fails to integrate with the main dwelling and lacks sufficient justification of need, representing piecemeal and disorderly development on a site already constrained by previous subdivision and a right-of-way.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with development objective GFE03 as the structure is detached and not integrated into the main dwelling unit, resulting in a poorly integrated and piecemeal development.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence to justify the specific need for a self-contained family flat unit, as required by development objective GFE01.
- The siting and layout are considered haphazard and disorderly, further compromising a site that is already constrained by a right-of-way serving a previously subdivided property to the rear.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Sub-section 13.5.6GFE 01GFE 02GFE 03GFE 04GFE 05
Decision Document Summary
Adam Mason sought retention and completion permission for a 33.95m² detached single-storey granny flat at No. 3 Creeny Cottages, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. The subject site is a former council house plot that has been historically subdivided, with a right-of-way passing through it to serve a dwelling at the rear. Cavan County Council refused the application because the detached nature of the building failed to meet the integration requirements of the County Development Plan (Objective GFE03), no just...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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