Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shed is considered visually incongruous due to its prominent location in the front garden, its scale, and unsuitable material finishes, which would negatively impact the character and visual amenity of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence or justification for locating the shed in the front garden, as claims regarding drainage issues and ground level constraints in the rear garden were not adequately supported.
- The proposed material finish of green powder-coated aluminium sheeting is deemed unsuitable for a prominent structure in a front garden setting and would be visible within the streetscape.
- The development would constitute a disorderly form of development and set an undesirable precedent for similar structures, detracting from the visual amenities of the host dwelling and neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan 2018Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a 25.8sqm single-storey detached garden shed in the front garden of 'Teac Na Coille' on Vale Road, Arklow. While the executive planner initially recommended a grant of permission, the senior planner ultimately refused the application. The refusal was based on the shed's prominent siting 19 metres forward of the house, its height, and industrial-style materials, which were considered out of character with the established residential streetscape. The pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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