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Permission Consequent on grant of outline permission, register ref 22/334 for construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and septic tank with percolation area, along with permission to place a mobile home on-site for temporary use during the construction period, and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents a material change from the granted outline permission regarding siting and wastewater treatment, while the design fails to meet rural design standards and development plan policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed siting of the dwelling and wastewater treatment system is located outside the original site permitted under outline permission ref 22/334, and the application was supported by an incomplete site assessment.
  • The design, form, and proportions of the dwelling fail to reflect vernacular form or comply with the Westmeath Rural Design Guidelines 2005, resulting in a structure that does not integrate with the landscape.
  • The development is contrary to policy objective CPO 16.32 of the Westmeath County Development Plan as it lacks architectural merit and would be out of character with its rural context.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 16.32Westmeath Rural Design Guidelines 2005

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission consequent on a grant of outline permission for a dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Lissakillen, Glasson, Athlone. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the proposed development deviated significantly from the original outline permission (ref 22/334) by relocating the dwelling and wastewater system outside the permitted site boundaries. Additionally, the planner concluded that the proposed 'storey and a half' design failed to meet the specif...
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