Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a haphazard and non-integrated form of backland development that provides substandard residential amenity and negatively impacts the amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered haphazard and non-integrated, potentially hindering the future comprehensive development of adjacent lands.
- The proposed unit would provide a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants and would seriously injure the amenities and value of neighboring properties.
- The proposal is contrary to policy P-SR2 of the Mullingar Local Area Plan and would set an undesirable precedent for similar over-development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-APT2P-SR2P-SR4PARC1PARC2PARC3PARC4O-LZ2
Decision Document Summary
Rosselwave Ltd sought permission for a new single-storey apartment unit to the rear of an existing permitted development at 48A Austin Friars Street, Mullingar. The site is located within a mixed-use zone and an Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused because the planning authority deemed the proposal to be a haphazard and 'shoe-horned' form of backland development. It was concluded that the unit would offer poor residential amenity, negatively impact the privacy and value o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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