2260043

Proposed development of 4 no. 1 bed maissonettes comprising: The change of use of, including material alterations and extensions to an existing storage building, to 3 no. 1 bedroom maisonette’s; the refurbishment and extension of an existing single storey apartment to a new 2 storey 1 bed maisonette new bike racks and bin storage; and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted and constrained site, resulting in a cramped, substandard residential environment that would adversely impact the character and setting of an adjacent protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents overdevelopment of a narrow and constrained site, resulting in a cramped layout and a poor-quality residential environment for future occupants due to inadequate daylight and poorly configured private amenity space.
  • The applicant failed to provide an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment, meaning the proposal fails to demonstrate that it would not negatively affect the character and setting of the adjacent protected structure (RPS 027-009).
  • The proposed development is contrary to several County Development Plan objectives and national design standards, and would set an undesirable precedent for piecemeal, substandard development that could depreciate property values in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 16.2CPO 16.22CPO 8.125CPO 15.6CPO 8.88CPO 8.96CPO 8.97CPO 8.117

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Mark Coyne, sought permission for the development of four 1-bedroom maisonettes at Coynes Pub, Mullingar Road, Kinnegad. The project involved converting an existing storage building into three units and extending an existing single-storey apartment into a two-storey maisonette. The site is located in a 'Mixed Use' zone within a constrained rear courtyard adjacent to a protected former National School. Westmeath County Council refused the application, concluding that the scheme rep...
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