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The development will consist of the following: 1. Part conversion of garage to use as proposed family flat. 2. Remainder of the garage structure will be used for personal use as a home office/gym. 3. Retention and completion of existing single storey garden shed, and kennel as constructed. 4. All associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed family flat fails to comply with the Louth County Development Plan criteria regarding scale, demonstrated need, and internal accessibility for the intended occupant.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The total floor area of the structure (70sq.m) exceeds the 50sq.m limit generally acceptable for family flats under Section 13.8.36 of the Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine necessity for the unit, as the existing primary dwelling already provides ground-floor accessible accommodation including an ensuite bedroom.
  • The internal configuration is poorly designed for a person with significant mobility issues, as it lacks direct access to shower facilities from the living area and requires passage through a storage area to access the W.C.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.8.36NGB 6Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.1013.19.1413.16.17IU16IU17IU18IU19

Decision Document Summary

Victoria and Sean Byrne sought retention and permission for the conversion of a garage structure into a family flat and home office/gym, plus the retention of a garden shed and kennel at Galroostown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. Louth County Council refused the application because the structure effectively functions as a self-contained dwelling rather than an ancillary unit. The proposal was found to be contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 due to its excessive scale, the lack of d...
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