Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused because its siting and design negatively impact the visual amenity of the area and the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of the timber seating area, by reason of its siting and design, would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area and the streetscape.
- The development would detract from the residential amenities of neighboring residences and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 35.98sqm outdoor timber seating area at Eurospar Supermarket on Green Road, Mullingar. Although the site is zoned 'commercial' under the Mullingar Town Development Plan, the planning authority determined that the structure's design and proximity to residential dwellings resulted in a significant loss of visual and residential amenity. The council concluded that the development would negatively affect the streetscape, depreciate local property va...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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