2360329

RETENTION of storey and a half, two bedroom apartment to rear of existing dwelling, including on ground floor entrance hall, living room, kitchen dining area and stairs and on first floor two bedrooms, bathroom, landing and velux and to demolish two dormer windows and to construct two new velux windows with all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet national and local design standards for apartments, specifically regarding internal layout, open space, and amenity, resulting in a substandard residential environment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed retention fails to comply with national guidelines for apartment design, specifically lacking adequate storage, dual aspect orientation, and proper refuse facilities.
  • The private open space provided is insufficient in size and poorly located, negatively impacting the residential amenity of future occupiers and the existing dwelling.
  • The development would result in a substandard residential environment and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate backland-style developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RLD3P-RLD6P-POS1P-APT2P-APT3P-APT4Section 9.9.13Section 9.9.14

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a two-bedroom, storey-and-a-half apartment located to the rear of an existing end-of-terrace dwelling at 24 Valley Cottages, Mullingar. The site is within a residential zone but is constrained by its proximity to a protected structure and high groundwater vulnerability. Westmeath County Council refused permission because the unit fails to meet the minimum design standards for apartments set out in national guidelines and the Mullingar Local Area Plan, par...
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