Core Refusal Reason
Lack of technical and environmental justification combined with negative visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical and environmental information to justify the effectiveness of the works or assess their impact on the surrounding area.
- The haphazard nature and materials of the development are deemed injurious to the visual amenities of a sensitive coastal landscape, contrary to Policy CZ2.
- There is insufficient evidence of the applicant's legal interest in the land and a lack of professional hydrological engineering input required for such coastal developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CZ2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of concrete blocks laid at Grange, Fethard, within a sensitive coastal landscape. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the applicant provided inadequate technical, environmental, and legal documentation to justify the development. Furthermore, the haphazard construction was found to negatively impact the visual character of the area, and the decision noted that the materials should be removed and any future proposals must be designed by specia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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