Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'Open Space' zoning objective of the Athlone Town Development Plan and would negatively impact the visual amenities of the area due to its prominent location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development materially contravenes zoning objective O-LZ8 as the Athlone Town Development Plan's land use matrix specifically prohibits recycling facilities on lands zoned for 'Open Space'.
- The placement of the compactors in a prominent location at the front of a sporting complex constitutes ad-hoc, piecemeal development that would injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposed facility would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
O-LZ8Section 13.2.7Chapter 13 Land Use MatrixP-NH10P-GW4P-WM1P-WM3O-WM2O-WM3O-WM5P-NAL2
Decision Document Summary
Bigbin Waste Tech Ltd sought permission for two pay-to-use portable waste compactors at Buccaneers Rugby Football Club in Athlone. The site is located within a car park on lands zoned as 'Open Space'. Westmeath County Council refused the application primarily because the use is not permitted under the current zoning objective (O-LZ8) and the Land Use Matrix of the Athlone Town Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the units would be visually intrusive in a promin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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