Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes inappropriate backland development that is out of character with the established building line and prevailing pattern of development in the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the dwelling to the rear of existing properties constitutes 'backland development' that fails to respect the established building line along the local secondary road L-5026.
- The proposal represents a haphazard and piecemeal form of development that is non-integrated and out of character with the prevailing pattern of development in the immediate vicinity.
- The development contravenes Policy CPO 16.32 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires rural buildings to integrate with the landscape and conform to high design standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 16.32Chapter 9Chapter 16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.26ha site at Windtown, Gaybrook, Mullingar, located behind an existing dwelling. While the design of the house was considered modest, Westmeath County Council refused permission because the siting behind the established roadside building line was deemed to be 'backland development'. The Planning Authority concluded that the project would result in a haphazard, non-integrated pattern of developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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