19388: For the change of use from existing garage and shed to domestic use (1 bed unit) associated utility area and storage, permission to roof existing flat roof area, minor external alterations, velux windows, connection to existing services and all associated site works
Riverview, Castledermot Rd, Tullow
DecisionRefused
Decided20 March 2020
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents3
Site
What is on file
2refusal reasons1conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
Zoning Contravention
Detached residential unit to rear of existing dwelling constitutes backland development.
Policy 2.7.7, Carlow County Development Plan 2015-2021proposed development to provide for a detached residential unit to the rear of an existing dwelling is considered to constitute backland development
Design
Proposal fails Granny Flats & Ancillary Family Accommodation policy; flat must not be a separate detached unit and must be capable of reintegration into the main dwelling.
Policy 11.6.1, Carlow County Development Plan 2015-2021proposed development does not meet the requirements of Policy 11.6.1... provided it is not a separate detached unit
Conditions
- 1Requirement to enter into a Section 47 agreement restricting occupancy to the applicant/occupant.Occupancy
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 8e13db30-5e18-4166-99e4-bcad453060cf.PDF / Document 75526Source PDF
- Further Information RequestSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 3912685e-0210-46cc-a41b-738890d51de1.PDF / Document 73390Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 21297Retention permission for the change of use from original single storey garage and shed to domestic use (1 bed unit), associated utility area and storage. Retention permission is also sought for the alteration from part of original flat roof area to a pitched roof, minor external alterations, velux windows to side, connection to existing services and all associated site works / 0.0 km away / 22 September 2021Refused
- 22231Retention Planning Permission to retain log cabin style dwelling house and site entrance as constructed, all ancillary site works and services. / 0.2 km away / 30 August 2022Refused
- 22426To retain existing single storey dwelling house and site entrance as constructed and full planning permission is sought for the completion of same, all ancillary site works and services / 0.2 km away / 03 February 2023Refused
- 18466The construction of 50 No. dwelling units comprising of, 19 No. 2 storey terraced 2 bedroom (Type A), 27 No. 2 storey terraced 3 bedroom (Type B), 2 No. 2 storey semi-detached 3 bedroom (Type B) and 2 No. 2 storey semi-detached 4 bedroom (Type C) dwellings together with all associated ancillary site works, including roads, parking, footpaths, landscaping, boundary treatment and services to facilitate the development, with vehicular and pedestrian access from the Carlow Road (R725) via the existing access road located to the west of the subject site, all on a site of circa 1.78ha / 0.5 km away / 25 November 2019Refused
- 255Extension of duration application for development as permitted by ABP-303343-19 and amended by ABP-319666-24 for the construction of a metal clad industrial warehouse unit with a ground floor area of 32,954m2 and a 135m2 single storey plantroom annex and associated works / 0.7 km away / 21 May 2025Refused
- 249The modifications to existing warehouse structure on site and development in accordance with approved plan Ref: ABP Ref: 303343-19, except where amended by the terms of this application. The applicant seeks approval for (a) option to subdivide the permitted warehouse, ABP Ref: 303343-19, (b) wholetime operation of the development to solely comply with condition 13 of approved plan ABP Ref:303343-19, relating to noise levels. (c) modification of the Eastern elevation of the existing warehouse to accommodate the upgrade of existing loading bay facilities, to include metal clad canopy structure / 0.7 km away / 11 April 2024Refused
- 18503To alter PL Ref: 09/259 as extended under PL Ref: 14/126 from 2 No. semi-detached townhouses to a terrace of 3 No. 2 and half storey apartment style townhouses, all ancillary site works and services / 0.9 km away / 11 December 2019Refused
- 1754Permission for a part change of use (1370.5m2) of existing warehouse and offices to a convenience store (storage area, display area, service and staff area), use of existing car parking and two number entrances, illuminated external signage to road side and signage on external facade, use of all existing services currently on site and all associated site works / 1.0 km away / 24 April 2017Refused