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conversion of part first and second floor ancillary storage area of existing retail building as 2 No. 2-Bed apartment units, to include alteration of internal layouts, revised staircase layout, new passenger lift, balconies, bicycle & bin storage, parking spaces and all associated ancillary services, a Protected Structure ref. 030-074

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants and the adverse impact of the design on the character and setting of a Protected Structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would provide a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants due to inappropriate access arrangements and insufficient daylight levels within the units.
  • The design and form of the proposed works would have a significant adverse impact on the character and setting of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 030-074) and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective CPO 14.29 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 14.27CPO 14.29CPO 14.30CPO 14.38CPO 14.39CPO 14.42CPO 8.143CPO 15.6

Decision Document Summary

M. Flynn & Sons Limited sought permission to convert the first and second-floor storage areas of an existing retail building on Main Street, Moate, into two 2-bedroom apartments. The site is a Protected Structure located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused because the proposed access via a shared laneway and the internal layout would result in poor residential amenity and inadequate daylight. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development w...
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