Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing need criteria, the creation of undesirable backland development, and insufficient archaeological assessment regarding a nearby recorded monument.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine local housing need for a dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, contrary to Policy CPO 9.1.
- The proposed dwelling constitutes haphazard backland development that is out of character with the area's established pattern and would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties.
- In the absence of an Archaeological Impact Assessment, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not be detrimental to the character and setting of the adjacent recorded monument WM011-031.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 16.32CPO 14.6CPO 14.7
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran McCabe sought planning permission for a bungalow-type dwelling and detached garage at Rathganny, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath, on a site located to the rear of his parental home. The site is situated within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate a functional local housing need, the proposal was deemed to be inappropriate backland development out of character with the area,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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