Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard backland development that is out of character with the rural area and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the neighboring property through overlooking and loss of privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered 'backland development' which is haphazard, non-integrated, and out of character with the prevailing pattern of development in the area.
- The siting of the proposed dwelling would result in an undesirable relationship with the neighboring property, leading to significant overlooking and loss of privacy for the adjacent residents.
- The proposal fails to meet the high standards of design and landscape integration required by Policy CPO 16.32 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.32CPO 9.3
Decision Document Summary
This application by Peter Boyce seeks permission for a dwelling house, detached garage, and septic tank system at Rathduff, Emper, Co. Westmeath. The site is situated in a rural townland designated as a 'structurally weak area'. A previous application for the same development (File Ref 22/306) was refused on the grounds that it represented inappropriate backland development and would seriously injure the amenities of the neighboring property to the east. The current assessment maintains these co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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