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Development consisting of the following: (1) to retain a single storey type domestic dwelling and domestic site entrance (2) to retain the existing detached one bedroom domestic apartment (3) to retain the existing domestic outbuilding to site (4) to upgrade the existing domestic waste water treatment system to the current EPA code of practice standards together with all associated ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes unsustainable over-development in a rural area under urban influence, specifically regarding an unauthorized detached apartment without demonstrated housing need, poor design/amenity, and inadequate wastewater treatment details.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The detached apartment constitutes a new residential unit in a Rural Area Under Urban Influence for which no rural-generated housing need has been demonstrated, leading to unsustainable development.
  • The scale, height, and prominent positioning of the outbuildings, combined with the poor design and cramped layout of the apartment, represent over-development that is detrimental to the visual and residential amenity of the area.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system upgrade complies with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a potential risk of environmental pollution and public health issues.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3Section 13.4.6Section 13.4.8P-RAUI-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-WW-5Section 13.4.1Section 13.4.2Section 13.4.3Section 13.4.4Section 13.4.5Section 13.8.3P-LCAP-1

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a single-storey dwelling, a detached one-bedroom apartment, and a large outbuilding, along with the upgrade of a wastewater treatment system at Aghagad, Grange, Co. Sligo. The site is located within a Rural Area Under Urban Influence. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the detached apartment represents an additional dwelling unit for which no housing need was established. Furthermore, the outbuildings were deemed to be of exces...
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