Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial use is contrary to the residential zoning objective as it would undermine residential amenity, set an undesirable precedent for commercial operations in housing estates, and conflict with the primacy of the town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use would undermine the residential amenity of the area and set an undesirable precedent for commercial operations within housing estates.
- The development is contrary to the residential zoning policy objective for the area which aims to protect and improve residential amenity.
- Granting permission would undermine the primacy of the town centre where such commercial uses are more appropriately located to sustain vitality and viability.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RSExisting Residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to convert an 18sqm domestic storage shed in the rear garden of a semi-detached house at 42 Town Court, Dungarvan, into a part-time commercial tattoo studio. Waterford City and County Council refused the application, citing that the commercial nature of the proposal is inconsistent with the 'Existing Residential' zoning. The planning authority determined that the development would degrade residential amenity, establish a negative precedent for commercial busines...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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