21643

Domestic garage, single storey dwelling house, new domestic entrance on to county road and all ancillary works inclusive of boundary treatments, access driveway, secondary waste water treatment unit and percolation area necessary to facilitate the development and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes undesirable backland development that is out of character with the area, and the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is classified as undesirable, haphazard backland development that would be out of character with the existing pattern of development in the area and would set a negative precedent.
  • The proposed dwelling would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining neighbors and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
  • The applicants failed to satisfy the local housing need criteria required for development in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as per policy CPO 9.1 of the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 16.32CPO 16.33CPO 16.34

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a secondary wastewater treatment system at Moygrehan Upper, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. The site is situated in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' behind the applicant's original family home. Westmeath County Council refused permission on the grounds that the project represents haphazard backland development that would negatively impact local character and residential amenity. Additionally, the p...
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