Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inappropriate siting near residential dwellings, potential negative impacts on archaeological heritage without sufficient assessment, and inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the shed on an elevated site within 100m of existing dwellings would negatively impact residential and visual amenities, contrary to Policy CPO 16.53.
- The development's proximity to recorded monuments (WM018-060 and WH018-060001) without a submitted Archaeological Impact Assessment poses an unacceptable risk to archaeological heritage.
- The proposed entrance fails to provide the required 90m sightlines, constituting a traffic hazard and endangering public safety on the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.17CPO 10.52CPO 9.28CPO 9.29CPO 9.30CPO 9.31CPO 9.32CPO 9.39CPO 16.53CPO 14.5CPO 14.6CPO 14.7
Decision Document Summary
Enda McGauran sought permission to construct an agricultural shed for machinery and feed storage, including four pens and ancillary works, at Balgarrett, Rathconrath, Co. Westmeath. The 0.444 Ha greenfield site is located on an elevated position near a linear row of houses and immediately adjacent to a recorded ringfort monument. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the shed's proximity to neighboring houses would injure residential amenity, the lack of archaeological documen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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