Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is considered a haphazard and piecemeal development that detracts from the character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and Protected Structures, facilitates unauthorised café use, and constitutes a disorderly form of development due to its proximity to traffic.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The haphazard and piecemeal nature of the proposal would detract from the character and streetscapes of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the setting of Protected Structures.
- The proposed seating area would facilitate an ongoing unauthorised development, as the associated café does not have the necessary planning consent to operate from the retail premises.
- The location of the development adjacent to vehicular traffic lanes and parking bays on a busy thoroughfare constitutes a disorderly form of development that is contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 licence for outdoor seating consisting of two tables at 5 St. Mary Street, Dungarvan, situated within a Town Core zone and an Architectural Conservation Area. The Planning Authority refused the application on three grounds: the negative impact of the haphazard design on the heritage character of the ACA and Protected Structures; the fact that the seating would facilitate an unauthorised café use in a retail unit; and the potential for disorderly development and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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