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retention permission of two bedroom self contained apartment and permission for change of use to a one-bedroom granny flat comprising of internal changes to convert a bedroom to a walk-in wardrobe and separate storage room with existing foul and surface water drainage connected to public mains in the road to property at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed granny flat is a detached structure, which contravenes the Waterford City Development Plan policy requiring such units to be physically linked to the main dwelling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development contravenes Section 7.9 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1) of the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019, which stipulates that granny flats must be linked to the main house.
  • The structure was constructed independently of the main house and lacks the necessary physical connection to allow for future reintegration into the primary dwelling for single-family use.
  • Granting permission for a detached residential unit in this manner would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.9 of the Development Management StandardsVariation No. 1 to the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019Zoned Existing Residential [R2.6]

Decision Document Summary

Nigel and Martina Begadon applied for retention permission for a two-bedroom apartment and permission to convert it into a one-bedroom granny flat at Fern Hollow, Cork Road, Ballynaneashagh. The site is situated in a residential area of Waterford City. The application was refused by Waterford City and County Council because the structure is detached and independent of the main residence. This directly contravenes Section 7.9 of the Development Management Standards in the Waterford City Developme...
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