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the development to be retained is identified as 23B Gort Na Ri and consists of the conversion of the original single storey, detached, garden shed to residential accommodation ancillary to the family home and continuance of its use as such, along with all associated internal & external modifications, services, service connections, landscape and site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development represents haphazard, piecemeal backland development that lacks adequate parking, fails to meet minimum floor space and open space standards, and is contrary to the A1 zoning objective to protect residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is considered haphazard and piecemeal, lacking sufficient car parking and negatively impacting the residential amenities and property values of the surrounding area.
  • The retention of the timber chalet for habitable accommodation is out of character with the established pattern of development and would cause injury to the visual and residential amenities of the locality.
  • The proposal is contrary to the 'A1 Existing Residential' zoning objective of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.5.19 a)DM OBJ 4211.5.20 b)DM OBJ 4311.5.21Section 11.5.24DM POL 15DM OBJ 49Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50Section 11.14.6Section 11.5.12

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the conversion of a detached garden shed into a residential unit ancillary to the main dwelling at 23A Gort Na Ri, Trim, Co. Meath. The site is located in an established residential area zoned 'A1'. Meath County Council refused the application because the development was deemed to be haphazard backland development that failed to meet standards for internal floor space, private open space, and parking. Furthermore, the structure was considered out ...
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