Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage, due to its excessive height, scale, and massing in close proximity to the site boundary, would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height of 6.9m and floor area of 151 sq.m significantly exceed the previously granted permission (11/2053), resulting in a structure that is out of scale with its surroundings.
- The close proximity of the garage to the north-western boundary seriously injures the residential amenities of adjoining neighbors and would likely depreciate the value of their property.
- Granting retention for a structure of this scale and siting would set an undesirable precedent for the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 16.33CPO 16.34
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought to retain and complete a large domestic garage for fuel and general storage at Fore, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. The structure was found to be significantly larger in height and footprint than a previously permitted garage on the site and was built in closer proximity to the boundary than originally authorized. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the scale and massing of the building would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of neigh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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