Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate, ad-hoc, and piecemeal overdevelopment that fails to integrate with the established built form, would injure residential amenities, and is contrary to specific development plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling represents an inappropriate form of ad-hoc and piecemeal development that fails to integrate with or relate to the established built form and context of the Meadowbrook estate.
- The development would constitute overdevelopment of the site, leading to a serious injury of the residential amenities of adjoining properties and a depreciation of property values in the vicinity.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and violates specific objectives of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 15.1CPO 16.13CPO 16.18P-RD2P-RLD7Section 12.9.3Section 12.9.8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey, two-bedroom mews dwelling on an infill site consisting of the rear gardens of 134 and 135 Meadowbrook, Willow Park, Athlone. The proposal included a new entrance from Meadowbrook and connections to existing services. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the design was considered an inappropriate, piecemeal form of development that failed to respect the character of the established residential area. Furthermore, it was deeme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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