Core Refusal Reason
The habitable unit is entirely separate from the main dwelling, violating County Development Plan standards for granny flats and detached habitable rooms.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to meet the requirements for 'Family Member/Granny' flats and detached habitable rooms because the unit is entirely separate from the main dwelling.
- Granting permission for the retention of this separate habitable structure would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments across the County.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.3Section 12.3.7.4
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for the change of use of an existing garage into a habitable unit at the rear of 4A Wynnsward Drive, Dublin 14. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the unit operates as a standalone residence rather than an integrated extension of the main house. This separation contravenes specific policies in the County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding ancillary family accommodation and detached habitable rooms, leading to concerns ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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