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to construct a bungalow type dwelling and domestic garage. Permission is also sought to construct a new site entrance, to install a secondary wastewater treatment system with associated raised soil polishing filter together with all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with this planning application.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a compliant housing need or long-term intrinsic links to the specific High Amenity Area (HAA) as required by the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located within the Lough Ennell Designated Area of High Amenity, which is subject to restrictive development policies to protect the landscape.
  • The applicant does not meet the specific criteria for a rural house in this location as they are established residents of Ballyhandy, which lies outside the High Amenity Area designation.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene policy CPO 9.24 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 9.1CPO 9.24Chapter 9Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 16

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a bungalow, domestic garage, and a secondary wastewater treatment system at The Wood Boreen, Dysart, Mullingar. The site is located within the Lough Ennell Designated Area of High Amenity (HAA) and Landscape Character Area 10. Although the technical aspects of the siting, design, and roadway impact were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the restrictive local housing need criteria for High Amenity Are...
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