221313

to convert existing garage to "Habitable Family Flat" and erect a new single storey front, side & rear extension to existing garage, comprising of 1 bedroom, a wheelchair accessible wet room and living area, a wheelchair ramp to side access door, provide new roof windows in the new & existing roofs and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed family flat is located in a detached structure, which materially contravenes the County Development Plan requirement that such units must be physically integrated into the main dwelling with direct internal access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development consists of a detached family flat, which fails to form an integral part of the main house structure or provide direct internal access as required by planning policy.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Objective DM OBJ 49 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which sets specific design and layout criteria for family flat developments.
  • Granting permission for a detached habitable unit would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of this rural area under strong urban influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3DM OBJ 49

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission to convert and extend an existing detached garage into a 'Habitable Family Flat' at a rural residential site in Vesington, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. While the principle of a family flat is generally acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application because the design utilized a detached building rather than an integrated extension. This layout violates Objective DM OBJ 49 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which mandates that family flats must be...
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