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to construct a two storey dwelling (193.8sqm) and domestic garage (41.1sqm) , permission is also sought to upgrade the existing agricultural entrance to accommodate as shared agricultural entrance and domestic entrance onto the public roadway and to install a wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling's significant setback to the rear of the site and the resulting excessively long access road would be visually obtrusive and fail to assimilate into the open, undulating rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed siting of the dwelling at the rear of the landholding necessitates an excessively long access road which is considered inappropriate for the site's topography.
  • Due to its massing and setback within an open, undulating landscape, the development would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate or assimilate into the rural setting.
  • The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective CPO 16.32 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding site selection and design standards for rural housing.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 9.1CPO 16.32CPO 16.33Chapter 9Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 16

Decision Document Summary

Aoife McDermott and Brian Harrington sought permission for a two-storey dwelling (193.8sqm), garage, and upgraded entrance at Killinlahan, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath. Although the applicants were deemed to meet local housing need requirements, the proposal was refused due to inappropriate siting. The planning authority concluded that the dwelling's position at the rear of the site, requiring a long access road, would be visually obtrusive in the open landscape and fail to comply with the design ...
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