Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet traffic safety standards for sightlines on a regional road and presents an inappropriate design and scale for a designated scenic route, compounded by insufficient environmental and technical documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sightlines are insufficient for the R675 regional road and do not comply with the required 2.4m setback from the hard shoulder to protect the cycle lane.
- The size, scale, and design of the extensions, including a blank facade and excessive rear length, are considered detrimental to the character of the designated Scenic Route.
- The application is supported by an outdated Site Characterisation Form and lacks a required Ecological Impact Assessment regarding potential bat habitats in the derelict structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.12DM46Section 8.4Section 8Development Management Standards 2022-2028Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission to refurbish a derelict house and construct a large extension (239 sq.m) at Ballykinsella, Tramore, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence and fronts a regional road designated as a scenic route. The proposal was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate safe access sightlines, proposed a design that would degrade the scenic landscape, and provided inadequate technical documentation regarding wastewat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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