Core Refusal Reason
The structure has been adapted for human habitation as a separate residential unit rather than ancillary domestic storage, constituting disorderly backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Physical evidence including a doorbell, letterbox, and fully finished interiors indicates the structure is intended for human habitation rather than the stated domestic storage use.
- The development effectively functions as a separate residential unit, which is at odds with the parent permission (NA/70040) and does not constitute an ancillary use.
- The proposal represents disorderly backland development that is out of character with the area's development pattern and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized conversions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 11.5.25DM OBJ 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Kevin Barry, sought retention permission for a domestic storage area at the first-floor level of an existing garage, including roof windows, internal stairs, and a ground-floor toilet at Gillstown, Macetown, Navan. While the application described the space as storage, a site inspection by the Planning Authority revealed the building was fully fitted for residential use with features such as a doorbell, letterbox, and finished living spaces. Meath County Council refused the applica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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