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for the construction of (a) 2 storey apartment building incorporating 6 no. apartments , 4 no 2 bedroom units and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. (b) new vehicular and pedestrian access to the site from Barrack Street with the removal of associated car parking ,(c) proposed landscaping, car parking and all associated site services on previously approved site for a garden centre under planning reference no. 04/1179.A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared as part of this planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works 508.23 sqm.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned for 'Mixed Use' and represents an appropriate infill office scheme that, by virtue of its design and significant separation distance (approx. 47m) from neighboring dwellings, would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 4-storey contemporary design is considered a suitable use of zoned urban land that supports the development of communities where employment and residency are in close proximity.
- Potential residential amenity impacts, including overlooking and visual dominance, are successfully mitigated by the position of the building within the site and the inclusion of extensive glazing to the elevations.
- The proposed development is found to be in accordance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.