Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable backland development that would result in a congested layout and gross over-development of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting of the dwelling to the rear of the existing family home constitutes undesirable backland development.
- When taken with existing developments in the vicinity, the proposal would give rise to a congested layout and gross over-development of the site.
- The development would result in disorderly development and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 16.32
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Harry Duncan, sought permission for a 178m2 three-bedroom single-storey dwelling and a tertiary wastewater treatment system at Annagh, Ballykeeran, Athlone. The site is located behind an existing dormer dwelling on the R390 Regional Road. Although the planner acknowledged that the applicant complied with local rural housing need policies, the application was refused. The primary grounds for refusal were that the proposal represented undesirable backland development which, in the c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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