21533

Permission to construct a bungalow dwelling (177.4sqm) and garage (32.7sqm) and to upgrade the existing agricultural farm entrance to shared agricultural and domestic entrance onto the cul de sac roadway. Permission is also sought to install a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works at the above address

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused primarily due to its backland nature on a restricted site, which would result in disorderly development, overlooking of existing properties, and a negative impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling constitutes undesirable backland development that lacks integration with the established pattern of development, making it visually harmful and incongruous with the surrounding rural character.
  • The siting of the house would lead to direct overlooking of the rear of existing residential properties, thereby seriously injuring the residential amenity and depreciating the value of property in the vicinity.
  • The applicant failed to justify the selection of this specific site when more suitable alternative locations were available within the wider landholding, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar disorderly development.

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

Tracey Philips sought permission for a 177.4sqm bungalow and garage at Clonownmore, Co. Westmeath, located in a rural area under strong urban influence near the Hill of Uisneach. The proposal involved upgrading a farm entrance to a shared domestic access. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the site was considered a restricted backland location situated behind the applicant's sister's house. The planning authority determined that the development would result in overlooking o...
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