Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to meet design standards for family units by being detached from the main dwelling and lacks sufficient wastewater treatment information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The detached nature of the granny flat violates the requirement that such units must be attached to and internally accessible from the primary residence.
- The proposal is fundamentally contrary to the specific policy for self-contained residential units for family members as defined in the County Development Plan.
- The absence of detailed information regarding the existing wastewater treatment system presents a potential risk to public health and environmental safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3Volume 2County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a detached extension used as a granny flat at Coolrainey, Ardcolm. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily because the structure is detached, which contravenes Section 3.3 of the County Development Plan requiring such units to be physically integrated with the main house. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide adequate technical details concerning the site's wastewater treatment capacity, leading to concerns regarding pu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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