Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered visually obtrusive due to its excessive height and poor orientation, failing to integrate successfully into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed ridge height of 8.03m is considered excessive for the site, making the structure visually obtrusive within the rural landscape.
- The orientation of the dwelling, featuring a gable end facing the public road, is deemed unacceptable as it fails to harmonize with the surrounding topography.
- The development would detract from the area's scenic amenities and depreciate property values, representing a breach of policy objective CPO 16.32 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 16.32CPO 16.33CPO 16.34
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a change of house type from a previously approved single-storey residence to a two-storey dwelling at Lackan, Glasson, Co. Westmeath. Although the applicants met the local housing need criteria for this 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' the Planning Authority refused the proposal. The decision was based on the excessive scale and inappropriate orientation of the new design, which was found to be visually intrusive and contrary to the design standards set out in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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