Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a High Amenity Area and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific local housing need or long-term intrinsic links to the landholding as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would extend and exacerbate ribbon development along a heavily trafficked route to the Ladestown Lakeside Amenity Area, detracting from the visual amenity of the High Amenity Area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate compliance with the specific criteria for rural residential development within a High Amenity Area as required by policy CPO 9.24 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it conflicts with multiple policies (CPO 13.20, 13.21, 9.14, and 9.15) aimed at protecting the rural landscape and managing rural housing demand.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.24CPO 9.1CPO 13.20CPO 13.21CPO 9.14CPO 9.159.49.59.810.510.910.1010.1210.1310.16Chapter 1112.612.712.812.912.1413.613.1613.1813.1913.2214.1016.3.7
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a private dwelling house, domestic garage, and proprietary effluent treatment system at Ladestown, Ballinea, Mullingar. The site is situated in a rural area southwest of Mullingar, designated as a High Amenity Area near Lough Ennell and an area under strong urban influence. Westmeath County Council refused permission because the development would contribute to undesirable ribboning along a scenic route and because the applicant did not adequately dem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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