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retention permission for change of use and alterations to same, from existing detached double garage/storage area (previously granted permission under ref. no. 07/574) to existing use as a gym/yoga room, home office/study, toilet/wash facilities and food preparation area, all incidental to the enjoyment of existing dwelling
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an unauthorized self-contained dwelling unit rather than an ancillary outbuilding, and the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater and surface water management capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The internal layout and finish of the structure, including a fully fitted kitchen and multiple rooms, indicate it is essentially a self-contained dwelling unit rather than a domestic garage or outbuilding incidental to the main house, which is contrary to Section 13.8.37 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- In the absence of a Site Characterisation Report, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system has the capacity to accommodate the potential occupancy of the structure, which is prejudicial to public health and contrary to Policy Objective IU 18.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive SuDS assessment or demonstrate that surface water disposal arrangements are in compliance with Policy Objective IU 19 regarding sustainable urban drainage systems.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.8.37Policy Objective IU 18Policy Objective IU 19NGB 6HOU 41Section 3.17.4MOV 56IU 16IU 17IU 26Section 13.8.36Section 13.9Section 13.13.11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for the change of use and alterations of a detached garage to a gym/yoga room, home office, and food preparation area at Taobh Coille, Coolfoore, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. Although originally permitted as a domestic garage, the Planning Authority found that the converted structure's layout and facilities effectively created an unauthorized self-contained residential unit in a rural area. The application was refused because the development is not considere...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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