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construction of 4no. glamping pods, associated 1no. communal building consisting of toilet and shower facilities and a kitchen/dining area and install a treatment system with percolation area and connection to public services and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located in an unserviced rural area outside the settlement boundary of Raharney, representing an unsustainable, car-dependent form of development that lacks connection to existing tourism assets and is contrary to the Westmeath County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located outside the established settlement boundary of Raharney in an unserviced rural area, leading to an unsustainable, car-dependent project that lacks a functional connection to existing tourism assets.
  • The proposal represents an ad hoc encroachment of random rural development that would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the vicinity.
  • The design and layout of the glamping pods are considered substandard in terms of size, amenities, and health and safety, with the limited floor area (11.1sqm) deemed insufficient for the proposed occupancy of four persons.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.2CPO 6.9CPO 6.10CPO 6.16CPO 6.25CPO 6.27CPO 6.29CPO 16.52

Decision Document Summary

Kathleen Keegan sought permission for the construction of four glamping pods and a communal building at Riverdale, Raharney, Co. Westmeath. The site is an infill plot located approximately 3.2km from the Raharney settlement. Westmeath County Council refused the application primarily because the development is situated in an unserviced rural area outside the settlement boundary, making it an unsustainable and car-dependent form of development. Furthermore, the planning authority found the pod des...
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