Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to meet building and fire safety standards, exceeds size limits for domestic garages, contravenes policies for self-contained family units, and lacks adequate wastewater treatment evidence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed living accommodation and extension fail to comply with mandatory building and fire safety regulations, posing a significant risk to public health and safety.
- The garage and detached apartment exceed the height, floor area, and policy constraints defined in the County Development Plan for domestic outbuildings and ancillary residential units.
- The applicant provided insufficient information to demonstrate that the site can safely treat and dispose of effluent, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2Section 3.3 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a domestic garage and a residential extension/granny flat at Castlewhite, Ballyellis. The planning authority refused the proposal on multiple grounds, including non-compliance with Technical Guidance Document B regarding fire safety and general building standards for habitable spaces. Furthermore, the structures were found to be in breach of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to excessive scale and the detached nature of the resident...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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