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a domestic garage which differs from that previously granted permission on foot of planning file reference 99/1269 and for the alterations and change of use from domestic garage to a one-bedroom apartment ancillary to the adjacent community dwelling house together with ancillary site works including connection to the public sewer

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate claims of planning exemptions for the change of use and contained significant architectural discrepancies regarding the as-built status of the structures.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide the required documentary evidence to demonstrate that the premises complies with the conditions and limitations of the Class 14(f) exemption regarding resident and carer numbers.
  • There is a notable discrepancy between the submitted planning drawings and the physical as-built status of the garage building, specifically concerning the placement of doors and windows on the east-facing elevation.
  • The planning status of existing rooflights on the main dwelling and the history of alleged unauthorized residential use of the garage prior to the applicant's acquisition remain unclarified and unsupported by evidence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SOC POL 2SOC POL 8SOC POL 9SOC POL 10SOC POL 11SOC POL 24SOC POL 25SOC POL 27SOC POL 29SOC OBJ 3Section 7.6Section 7.6.2Section 7.6.2.3Section 11.5.24Section 11.5.25

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks retention permission for a domestic garage and its conversion into a one-bedroom ancillary apartment for a community care facility at Moyne House, Kingsgate, Duleek. While the site is located within an 'A1' residential zone where such uses are generally considered, the Planning Authority determined that the application could not be granted in its current form. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to prove compliance with statutory planning exemptions for residenti...
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