GrantedDecided 07 May 2025Carlow County Council

2560067: Alterations to plans approved under PLREF 23/60195, (1) Internal layout change of bedrooms, sitting room, bathrooms and utility room and near north facing windows. (2) permission for change of use of granted garage into a self-catering one bedroom unit for own use as a 'granny flat' with a kitchen, living, dining and bathroom with connection to existing mains water and proposed percolation area., together with all associated site works

Broughillstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided07 May 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Site

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3refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records

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Planning analysis

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Refusal reasons

Other

Granny flat located over 16m from main dwelling, operates as a separate unit, not integrated, and cannot be reintegrated. Contrary to ancillary flat policy.

Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, Policy FF P1 (Section 3.15) and Development Management Standards (Section 16.8.14)
comprises a residential unit (Granny Flat) designed to operate as a separate unit being located over 16m from the main dwelling, which is not appropriately integrated
Traffic Sightlines

Site is on the N81 where an 80km/hr speed limit applies. Intensification of existing access onto the N81 has not been demonstrated. Contrary to national road access policy.

Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, Policy NR.P2 (Section 5.8.2)
It has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that the proposed development would not result in an intensification of the existing access onto the N81.
Wastewater Percolation

Layout and design of the on-site proposed wastewater treatment system has not been demonstrated suitable. Risk of pollution to surface water and groundwater.

Proper planning and sustainable development of the area
It has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that the layout and design of the on-site proposed wastewater treatment system is suitable to cater for the proposed development.

Conditions

No conditions

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