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construction of 8 no. 2 storey semi-detached houses with the following typology: 4 no. 2 bed and 4 no. 3 bed units. The site works will include a proposed site entrance, removal of existing shed ruins and part of existing stone wall, access roadway, landscaping and all associated site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to inappropriate design and layout that fails to integrate with the local character and protected structures, material contravention of 'Sporting Recreational' zoning, and insufficient technical documentation regarding traffic safety, drainage, ecology, and archaeology.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed linear layout and orientation fail to respect the local streetscape and would negatively impact the setting of an adjoining protected structure and the visual amenities of the area.
  • A portion of the site is zoned for 'Sporting Recreational' use, and the proposed residential development would materially contravene the Westmeath County Development Plan zoning objectives.
  • The application lacks sufficient technical information to demonstrate safe sightlines, adequate surface water management, and the protection of ecological and archaeological heritage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 4.7CPO 8.166CPO 8.167CPO 8.173CPO 8.187CPO 14.30CPO 16.11

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for 8 semi-detached houses on a 0.266ha site in Killucan, Westmeath, adjacent to a protected church and a recorded monument. The proposal was refused because the design failed to integrate with the sensitive historical context, and part of the development encroached onto lands zoned for sporting and recreational use. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide necessary technical reports to address concerns regarding traffic safety, drainage, and the impact on...
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