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The Development will consist of (1) Retention of existing single-storey detached garage; (2) conversion and extension to the rear of existing single-storey detached garage into ancillary accommodation to existing dwellinghouse; (3) infill of area between dwellinghouse and existing single-storey detached garage into single-storey storage area all

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The creation of an additional residential unit in a rural area under strong urban influence without justification, which is contrary to rural housing policy CPO 9.1.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The conversion and extension of the garage into ancillary accommodation effectively creates an additional residential unit in a Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence, which is contrary to rural housing policy CPO 9.1.
  • The applicants failed to provide a narrative or justification to support the creation of an additional residential unit in this sensitive rural context.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 16.27CPO 9.1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the retention of a detached garage and its conversion/extension into ancillary accommodation, including a link to the main dwelling at Greatdown, Mullingar. The site is situated within a rural area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence. Westmeath County Council refused permission because the development would create an additional residential unit in contravention of rural housing policy CPO 9.1. Additionally, the planning authority noted a lack of information reg...
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