Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with Objective DMS43 regarding family flats, specifically due to lack of demonstrated need, excessive floor area, and failure to remain subordinate to the main dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the specific criteria of Objective DMS43 as there is no demonstrated need for the unit, it includes a separate entrance, and the floor area exceeds the 60 sq.m limit.
- The physical scale of the extension, particularly its width and depth, is not subordinate to the main dwellinghouse and would negatively impact the character of the original building.
- The development would materially contravene the County Development Plan's policies on house extensions and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS43County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a single-storey family accommodation unit located to the side and rear of an existing dwelling at No. 16 Hacketstown Cottages, Skerries. The planning authority refused permission because the development failed to satisfy the requirements for family flats under Objective DMS43, noting the lack of demonstrated necessity and a floor area exceeding 60 sq.m. Furthermore, the extension was deemed to be of an inappropriate scale that was not subordinate to the primary residence...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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