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to make alteration to floor plans and elevations on previously granted planning application reference no.22541 . The alterations will consist of a proposed accessible toilet (5.2 sqm), canteen facilities (7 sqm) and creating an open store area (15.7 sqm) to include a ground floor window on the south elevation (opaque glazing) on theGround Floor. Permission is also sought to construct a first floor extension over existing ground floor (37.6sqm), consisting of a storage area (28 sqm) with a pitched roof including 4 number dormer windows and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is considered a substandard and non-integrated design that fails to visually integrate with the streetscape and adversely impacts the character and setting of an adjacent protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed works represent a substandard form of development that fails to visually integrate with the character of the streetscape and the adjoining built form.
  • The development would adversely impact the character and setting of the adjoining protected structure (RPS 019-163), depreciate the value of nearby properties, and set an undesirable precedent.
  • The proposal is contrary to policies P-CA1 and P-H12 of the Mullingar Local Area Plan and the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines (2011).

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-CA1P-CA2P-CA4P-H1P-H12Mullingar Local Area Plan 2014-2020Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, George Birmingham, sought permission for alterations to a previously granted application and the construction of a first-floor extension for storage use at a constrained site at the junction of Careys Lane and Bishopgate Street, Mullingar. The site is located adjacent to a protected structure (RPS 019-163) in a 'Mixed Use' zone. Westmeath County Council refused the application, concluding that the revised design was wholly unacceptable and would result in an ad-hoc, non-integrated...
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