22545

change of use from garage to living accommodation to include partial demolition of the garage at front and rear to include a garden area, parking, living area, kitchen, dining and bedroom with en-suite and to replace existing galvanised roof with a slate roof with all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and an inappropriate, piecemeal form of development that fails to integrate with the existing built environment and would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development represents an inappropriate, ad-hoc, and piecemeal design that fails to integrate with or relate to the established built form and context of the area.
  • The project constitutes overdevelopment of the site, resulting in the complete removal of the rear amenity space for the existing dwelling at no. 2 Parnell Terrace.
  • Granting permission would seriously injure the residential amenities of the occupants and adjoining properties, depreciate property values, and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 15.1CPO 16.13P-RD2P-LRD6

Decision Document Summary

Bernard Dunne sought permission to convert an existing garage at the rear of 2 Parnell Terrace, Mullingar, into a one-bedroom residential unit, including partial demolition and roof replacement. The site is located within the rear garden/amenity space of an existing terrace and is accessed via a narrow right-of-way. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the proposal was deemed an inappropriate piecemeal development that failed to respect the local character, constituted overde...
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