Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes significant ribbon development and fails to demonstrate a local housing need in an area under strong urban influence, contravening sustainable development policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in significant ribbon development, representing the 7th house in a row along this stretch of road, which is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to live in this rural area, as no supporting documentation was provided to show intrinsic links to the locality as required by Policy CPO 9.1.
- The proposal is considered unsustainable, car-reliant, and speculative in nature, failing to promote compact growth or a modal shift from private car use as required by Policy CPO 10.2.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 10.2
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Neary sought planning permission for a storey and a half dwelling, domestic garage, and septic tank at Site G, Greatdown, The Downs, Mullingar. The application site is located outside the 'Rural Node' boundary in an area identified as being under strong urban influence. Westmeath County Council refused the application because it would result in extreme ribbon development, failed to justify a local housing need for the applicant (who provided a Dublin address), and represented an unsustai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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