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development consisting of (1) alterations to the existing dwelling house to include changes to the front facade and (2) the alterations and change of use of existing domestic store to the rear of existing dwelling house to self-contained granny flat and to carry out all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed conversion of a domestic store into a self-contained granny flat constitutes inappropriate backland development that fails to meet the criteria for dependent relative accommodation and would set an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal fails to comply with Section 13.4.7 of the County Development Plan as the unit is not attached to or internally linked with the main dwelling and lacks a demonstrated need for a dependent relative.
  • The creation of an independent habitable unit to the rear of the property constitutes inappropriate backland development that is out of character with the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
  • The layout results in a substandard form of residential accommodation that does not meet the design standards set out in the Planning Authorities' guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.4.7Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023Enniscrone LAP

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Eddie Coleman, sought planning permission for alterations to an existing dwelling on Bridge Street, Enniscrone, and the conversion of a detached domestic store into a self-contained granny flat. While the facade alterations were deemed acceptable, Sligo County Council issued a split decision refusing the granny flat element. The refusal was based on the proposal's failure to meet the requirements of Section 13.4.7 of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023, specifically regard...
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