Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a dominant and intrusive feature on a ridgeline, causing significant negative visual impact and injury to the visual amenities of the local area and wider landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site lacks the capacity to visually accommodate the proposed large-scale dwelling, which would break the skyline and form a dominant feature on the ridgeline.
- The development is contrary to Policy Objective L 02 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect the character and integrity of the landscape from visually obtrusive proposals.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively affect the visual amenities and character of the local rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2Volume 2 – Development Management StandardsPolicy Objective L 02Zoned Agriculture [A]
Decision Document Summary
Alan McGrath sought permission for a 6.7m high single-storey dwelling with attic storage and a detached garage at Bawnfune, Kilmanahan, Co. Waterford. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need under Section 7.11.2, the site is located on a prominent ridgeline within an area zoned for agriculture. The application was refused because the proposed structure, despite minor modifications from a previously refused application (Ref: 2460148), would break the skyline and act as ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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