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retention of the following 1) 2 No. two bed self-contained apartments as use ancillary to the main dwelling house which each include their own kitchen/living areas and bathrooms and an office with kitchenette and bathroom. 2) 8.1m x 2.9m private swimming pool with changing facilities. 3) Shed and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes ad-hoc, substandard residential development in an unzoned rural area that poses a traffic safety risk on a national secondary road and lacks necessary environmental and infrastructural assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the County Core Strategy as it represents ad-hoc residential development outside the settlement boundary of Tang and creates a traffic hazard at a speed transition point on the N55.
- The self-contained units are substandard in terms of floor area and design, failing to meet ministerial guidelines for sustainable urban housing and negatively impacting local residential amenity.
- The application failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment Screening or evidence of adequate wastewater treatment capacity, posing potential risks to public health and protected European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 2.1CPO 2.9CPO 2.11CPO 3.2CPO 10.45CPO 10.46CPO 10.48CPO 16.10CPO 16.19CPO 12.5CPO 12.6CPO 12.7
Decision Document Summary
Gary Higgins sought retention permission for two self-contained apartments, an office, a swimming pool, and a large shed at Corbrack, Tang, Co. Westmeath. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence, adjacent to the N55 National Secondary Road. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the development is inconsistent with the Core Strategy, provides substandard residential accommodation, and lacks critical assessments regarding traffic safety, wastewater manag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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