2660183

to construct a single storey dwelling (112.1sqm) and revise the existing site boundaries to form new site boundaries to accommodate the existing dwelling on site and the proposed dwelling. Permission is also sought to upgrade the existing domestic entrance to a new shared domestic entrance onto the public roadway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to poor design quality, inappropriate backland siting, and failure to integrate with the existing streetscape, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of the existing dwelling and set an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling is of poor architectural standard and fails to integrate with the established character of the area, which is defined by single-storey cottage-style dwellings.
  • The development would adversely impact the residential amenity of the existing property at No. 4 Ashe Road through excessive proximity and the reduction of private amenity space below minimum standards.
  • The proposed access and parking arrangements are overly complex, visually intrusive due to excessive hard surfacing, and fail to provide adequate sightlines for traffic safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LU1LU5RD2RD4Policy CPO 16.33

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 112.1sqm single-storey backland dwelling and a new shared entrance at 4 Ashe Road, Mullingar. The site is located in an area characterized by cottage-style dwellings and is subject to both residential and commercial zoning. Westmeath County Council refused the application primarily because the design and siting were deemed to be of poor quality, failing to respect the local streetscape and pattern of development. Additionally, the proposal was found to ne...
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