Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the granny flat was refused as it functions as a separate dwelling unit rather than an integral part of the main house, resulting in overdevelopment and insufficient private amenity space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to comply with standards for self-contained units as it is not an integral part of the main dwelling and is not capable of being re-assimilated into the existing house.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site and would establish an undesirable precedent that injures the residential amenities of the area.
- The unit is situated in a restricted rear garden and fails to provide the adequate private amenity space required under the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (k)Section 11.3.1(c)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing granny flat at the rear of a residential property at 20 Ballybrit Court, Ballybrit, Galway. Galway City Council refused the application on the grounds that the structure functions as an independent dwelling unit rather than an integrated extension, which contravenes Section 11.3.1 of the City Development Plan. Additionally, the council found that the development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing inadequa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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