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permission to sought to construct a two storey building as previously granted (planning reference no 00/981 over the existing ground floor retail unit. The new building will consist of a 1 no two bed apartment unit with a new side access to the first floor from the ground floor level and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its substandard design and layout, which failed to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants and would negatively impact the character of the streetscape and the setting of an adjacent protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development represents a substandard form of design that fails to visually integrate with the existing streetscape and would adversely impact the character and setting of the adjacent protected structure (RPS 019-163).
  • The internal layout and configuration of the residential unit are deficient, failing to meet minimum standards for storage, private open space, and refuse provision, thereby providing a poor level of amenity for future residents.
  • The proposal is contrary to several local planning policies and national guidelines, including the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments (2020) and Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines (2011).

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 10.70P-CA1P-CA2P-CA4P-H1P-H12P-APT-2P-APT-4Section 9.9.13Section 4.16Section 4.4

Decision Document Summary

George Birmingham sought permission to construct a two-storey building comprising a two-bedroom apartment over an existing ground-floor retail unit at the junction of Careys Lane and Bishopgate Street, Mullingar. The site is located in a constrained town-center location adjacent to a protected structure. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the design was deemed visually intrusive and harmful to the historic streetscape and protected structure. Furthermore, the internal resid...
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