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change of use of the existing workshop building to a domestic dwelling. Planning permission is sought for amendments to the structure which will include the following: 1. Increase the height of the existing first floor and roof to allow for building regulations by 834mm 2. Increase the first floor area from 42.1sq m to 88.5 sq m by extending over the existing void area 3. Proposed new windows and alterations to existing windows to north, east & west elevations 4. Increase the height of the chimney to meet building regulations. Permission is also sought for the installation of a packaged wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works at the above address
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to detrimental impacts on the residential amenity of an adjacent property through overlooking and the creation of a traffic hazard resulting from substandard sightlines at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in significant overlooking of the private gardens of the existing adjacent dwelling, negatively impacting its residential amenity and setting a poor planning precedent.
- The proposed entrance lacks the required 90m sightlines for a local primary road, and the intensification of traffic at this location would constitute a public safety hazard.
- The development is contrary to policy objective CPO 10.52 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which aims to protect the safety and carrying capacity of the local road network.