Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the physically restricted nature of the site, its piecemeal design approach, and the resulting poor-quality living environment for future residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an ad hoc and piecemeal approach to backland development that fails to respect the existing urban grain and the character of the protected structure.
- The proposed design provides a poor-quality living environment with inadequate natural light due to the site's restricted nature, westerly orientation, and proximity to boundaries.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the provision of private open space and maintenance access for both the proposed dwelling and the existing protected structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BH3Policy SC2Chapter 9Table 9.2Table 9.5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey, one-bedroom dwelling and the removal of outbuilding walls at the rear of 25 Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, a site containing a protected structure (RPS 74). The proposal was refused by Tipperary County Council because the development was considered an inappropriate, piecemeal use of a restricted backland site. The planning authority determined that the layout would result in a poor-quality residential environment with insufficient natural light and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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