Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to concerns regarding ribbon development, inappropriate architectural design that fails to integrate with the rural landscape, and potential public health risks from an excessive concentration of wastewater treatment systems in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would contribute to the build-up of ribbon development in an open rural area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and setting a precedent for further such development contrary to policy CPO 9.15.
- The design is considered to lack architectural context and fails to integrate with the existing rural landscape or adjoining built forms, violating policy CPO 16.27 and the Westmeath Rural Design Guidelines.
- The proposal would result in an excessive concentration of individual wastewater treatment systems in the townland of Lisnascreen, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 9.15CPO 16.27Westmeath Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Leah Fletcher and James DeMello sought permission to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lisnascreen, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. While the applicants met the local need criteria, the proposal was refused by Westmeath County Council. The refusal was based on the development's contribution to ribbon development, its inappropriate and 'visually confusing' design which failed to respect the rural character of the area, and the potential for environme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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