Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area and the failure to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system could adequately serve the population equivalent of the five-bedroom dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate undesirable ribbon development, elongating the pattern of development in a rural area contrary to policy CPO 9.15 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system is adequately sized to cater for the population equivalent (PE) of a five-bedroom house, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The development would seriously injure the amenities of the area and militate against the preservation of the rural environment by creating an excessive density of residential development along the road frontage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.11CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.15CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 16.32CPO 16.33CPO 16.34
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a part two-storey dwelling and garage at Plodstown, Mullingar, a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicants were deemed to comply with local housing need policies, the Planning Authority refused the application on two main grounds. Firstly, the site would constitute the 7th dwelling within 250m of road frontage, creating excessive ribbon development contrary to CPO 9.15. Secondly, the proposed wastewater treatment...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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