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(i) (a) the retention of the rebuilding of part of an existing single storey out-building following natural collapse and the internal conversion of whole of said out-building to suit residential use and for the retention of small attached sheds (b) planning permission for the change-of-use of the whole of aforementioned existing outbuilding, including rebuilt part and aforementioned sheds, to residential use for long-term rental purposes, and (ii) the retention of existing foundations of a proposed garage/storage building and planning permission for continuance of the construction of said new garage/storage building for the incidental enjoyment of the existing main house and (iii) all associated site works and ancillary services as may be required and as may relate to the above

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet rural housing need criteria for an agricultural zone, lacks adequate wastewater treatment details for a multi-unit site, and includes a garage of excessive, non-ancillary scale.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed residential unit for long-term rental on agricultural land fails to demonstrate a genuine housing, social, or economic need, thereby contravening Objective CPO 6.41 and the rural settlement strategy.
  • The lack of technical data on the existing wastewater treatment system and the proposed sharing of a private plant between two dwellings is contrary to Objective CPO 13.17 and potentially prejudicial to public health.
  • The 125sqm garage is considered excessive in size and scale, exceeding the needs of the existing dwelling and failing to qualify as an ancillary structure, which would set an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 13.17Chapter 4Objective 8.5Objective 13.2Objective 17.4Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks retention and completion of works at Laburnum Lodge, Blessington, including the conversion of an outbuilding into a two-bedroom rental unit and the construction of a large 125sqm domestic garage. Located on lands zoned for agriculture, the development was refused as the applicant failed to establish a functional need for the additional dwelling under rural housing policy. Furthermore, the inspector cited concerns over the shared use of a private wastewater treatment system and...
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