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TO DEMOLISH EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING DERELICT PUBLIC HOUSE, INSTALL A NEW FRONT DOOR, CONVERT EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSE AREA TO LIVING ACCOMMODATION WITH THE BUILDING TO CONTAIN 5 NO. APARTMENTS, INCLUDING CONNECTION TO EXISTING PUBLIC FOUL SEWER AND EXISTING WATER MAINS SERVICES ON SITE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was deemed substandard due to poor internal design quality, inadequate floor areas for certain units, a lack of private amenity space, and unresolved legal and technical issues regarding site ownership, access, and drainage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development exhibits poor design quality and layout, failing to meet minimum floor area standards for all units and providing inadequate sunlight/daylight for future residents.
  • There is a significant deficiency in the provision of private open space and communal facilities, including cycle parking and refuse storage, which would negatively impact residential amenity.
  • Critical technical and legal issues remain unresolved, specifically regarding site ownership, right-of-way access, surface water drainage connections, and traffic safety requirements on the N62.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LUZO-02Policy WSP-22Policy WSP-23Policy WSP-24Chapter 11Chapter 13DMS-99DMS-101DMS-102DMS-103DMS-104

Decision Document Summary

Gary Daly applied for permission to convert a derelict public house on Banagher Street, Cloghan, into five apartments, involving the demolition of a rear extension and construction of a new one. While the use is 'normally permitted' under the Village Centre zoning, the Planning Authority found the proposal to be of poor design quality. Key issues included substandard apartment sizes, lack of private amenity space, and poor daylighting. Furthermore, the applicant failed to demonstrate legal inter...
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