20373: Retention permission for the following: alterations to existing sheds, use of existing sheds as domestic storage and games room ancillary to my existing dwelling and all associated site works
No. 44 Ashgrove, Tullow Road, Carlow
DecisionRefused
Decided16 July 2021
Application typeRETENTION
Source documents3
Site
What is on file
3refusal reasons0conditions8nearby 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
The retention of altered shed structures contravenes Condition No. 2 of PL18/86, which required the sheds to be demolished and the area dedicated to communal open space, bin and bicycle storage.
Condition No. 2 of Planning Reference PL18/86contravene materially Condition No. 2 of Planning Reference PL18/86 which required the shed structures to be demolished
Design
The development results in an excessive built footprint and site coverage, representing substandard overdevelopment that is out of character with the established built form.
Joint Spatial Plan for the Greater Carlow Graiguecullen Urban Area 2012-2018 (as extended)excessive built footprint and site coverage and represent a substandard overdevelopment
Residential Amenity
The proposal reduces the quantum of communal open space for apartment occupants to a substandard level, seriously injuring the amenities of residents and setting an undesirable precedent.
Policy REC P23 of the Joint Spatial Plan for the Greater Carlow Graiguecullen Urban Area 2012-2018 (as extended)seriously injure the amenities of the occupants of this residential development
Conditions
No conditions
No conditions are on record for this application yet.
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 31f08a16-6693-4d83-a638-ff5979be2f3b.pdf / Document 108506Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 318448f8-069c-4676-a003-c887cbb6a1b3.pdf / Document 108483Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 22178For 1 retention permission for a single storey apartment as constructed to the rear elevation of existing dwelling, 2. permission for the completion of the same and all associated site works / 0.0 km away / 22 July 2022Refused
- 2349Retention of a chalet/lodge used as a residence for a temporary period not exceeding 3 years, and all associated site works / 0.4 km away / 24 April 2023Refused
- 2082Permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear, side and front of my existing dwelling and all associated site works. / 0.4 km away / 31 March 2021Refused
- 2460050The construction of a domestic shed adjoining the rear & side elevations of my existing dwelling, retention permission for an unauthorised mobile home used as domestic dwelling, temporary permission for continued use of the afore mentioned mobile home for a period not exceeding 3 years, and all associated site works / 0.4 km away / 26 April 2024Refused
- 20441Permission for the construction of a single storey extension, to the side and rear elevation of existing dwelling to be used as ancillary accommodation and all associated site works / 0.5 km away / 04 February 2021Refused
- 20440Permission to construct a residential development. The development will consist of 18 No. two storey, 3 bed residential units including 6 no. semi-detached houses, 3 no. terrace blocks comprising of 2 no. mid-terrace houses and two number end terrace houses, all associated site works including new entrance, internal roads, parking, footpaths, lighting, landscaping and all services to facilitate the development / 0.6 km away / 07 January 2022Refused
- 23106Permission for retention is sought for previously installed door. Also planning permission is sought to create a terrace area which would facilitate a secondary means of escape from first floor level in the case of an emergency. Plans to erect new privacy screens, balustrade and escape ladder. / 0.7 km away / 08 August 2023Refused
- 2360074Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling and domestic shed, to be replaced with the construction of a new 2 storey dwelling, and all associated site works / 0.8 km away / 26 April 2024Refused