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construct two number two bedroom dwellings and three number three bedroom dwellings. The application will also include new connections to existing public services, new entrance, access road, on street parking, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site-works, boundary treatments, and drainage.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents over-development of a constrained infill site that fails to assimilate with the established character of the area and would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overshadowing and visual dominance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes over-development of a constrained infill site and fails to respect or assimilate into the established traditional streetscape character of Dublin Road.
  • The proposal would result in significant adverse impacts on the residential amenity of adjacent properties, specifically through overshadowing, loss of daylight, and overbearing visual dominance.
  • The layout fails to comply with mandatory development management standards, including requirements for public open space, minimum rear garden depths, and adequate refuse storage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.5.6Chapter 16CPO 16.21CPO 16.22CPO 16.36CPO 16.13CPO 16.14CPO 15.1CPO 8.137

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for five residential units (two 2-bed and three 3-bed dwellings) on an infill site at Dublin Road, Moate, Co. Westmeath. While the principle of residential development was acceptable under the 'Established Residential' zoning, the application was refused because the proposed density and design were deemed inappropriate for the site's context. The Planning Authority concluded that the scheme represented over-development, lacked proper integration with the existing ...
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