Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage is excessive in scale and unjustified given the presence of existing, potentially unauthorised outbuildings on the site, failing to comply with policy CPO 16.34.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 90sqm garage is excessive in scale and height, failing to reflect typical domestic garage design or remain visually subservient to the main dwelling.
- The site already contains three existing outbuildings, including one of commercial scale, making the provision of an additional structure unjustified.
- The proposal fails to comply with Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 objective CPO 16.34 regarding the design and necessity of domestic storage facilities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.34
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 90sqm garage containing a games room and gym at a residential site in Ballinalack, Co. Westmeath. While the site is located on the outskirts of the settlement near the N4, the planning authority refused permission because the structure's scale was deemed inappropriate for domestic use. Furthermore, the presence of several existing outbuildings, some of which appear to be unauthorised and commercial in nature, rendered the requirement for an additional lar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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