Core Refusal Reason
The development's excessive scale, height, and prominent location within a 'Most Sensitive' scenic landscape result in significant adverse impacts on both visual and residential amenities, contrary to Policy H20 of the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The garage/shed is considered out of character with the residential area due to its excessive scale, height, and dark cladding, which negatively affects the visual amenities of a designated 'Most Sensitive' landscape and 'Scenic Route'.
- The structure's close proximity to three adjoining properties and its high finished floor level create an overbearing impact and threaten the residential amenities and daylighting of neighboring dwellings.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and specifically violates Policy H20 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection of residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H20Zoning: High Amenity [HA]Zoning: Existing Residential [RS]Most Sensitive Scenic ClassificationScenic Route
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 93.17sqm garage/shed at Baile na NGall Beag, Ring, Dungarvan. The site is located in a highly sensitive area zoned for High Amenity and Existing Residential use, characterized as a 'Most Sensitive' landscape along a 'Scenic Route'. The Planning Authority refused permission because the structure's excessive height (4.93m) and scale were deemed visually intrusive and incongruous with the surrounding context. Additionally, the development was found to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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