2336
Planning Permission is sought to renovate and subdivide existing single storey main dwelling into 2 residential units (1 no. 2 bedroom unit and 1 no. 1 bedroom unit) and for a change of use of existing single storey garage (to rear of dwelling) to a 1no. bedroom residential unit. It is also proposed to make modifications to existing septic tank (to front garden) to include the installation of a new percolation area and to install a new water treatment plant and percolation area to adjoining commercial yard (to rear of commercial showrooms) and to make minor modifications to the (northern) site entrance to the site with all necessary site works
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in a High Amenity area under strong urban influence, combined with sub-standard residential amenity provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated local housing need for the additional residential units in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and zoned 'High Amenity'.
- The proposed development provides inadequate floor area, internal storage, and private amenity space, resulting in a sub-standard form of residential accommodation.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2022) and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.