Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, posing risks to road safety and residential amenity due to inadequate parking and increased traffic, while contravening specific zoning and parking objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, siting, and design of the two-storey building on a restricted site would result in overdevelopment and compromise the future comprehensive development of the subject lands.
- The proposal would pose a serious risk to road safety and negatively impact residential amenities for adjoining residents due to increased traffic movements and a shortfall in required car parking provision.
- The development would contravene specific zoning objectives (O-LZ7 and O-LZ8) of the Athlone Town Development Plan and parking standards (CPO 16.36) of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-CMT1O-LZ7O-LZ8CPO 16.36Table 16.2Section 13.2.6
Decision Document Summary
Coosan Men's Shed sought permission to construct a two-storey community social and learning centre at St Kieran's Community Centre, Tormey Villas, Athlone. The site is located on greenfield land zoned for 'Open Space' and 'Sporting/Recreational' use. Westmeath County Council refused the application primarily because the scale of the development on a restricted site was deemed overdevelopment. Furthermore, the council determined that the project would generate traffic and parking demands that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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