Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial storage shed is located on a standalone site within a residential zone and would consolidate an unauthorized commercial fishing enterprise, which is contrary to the residential zoning objectives and proper planning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on a standalone site within an area zoned 'existing residential', where commercial uses are not normally permitted and would conflict with the objective to protect residential amenities.
- The use of the shed for commercial fishing storage is not subordinate to the residential use of the main dwelling and fails to comply with specific development plan objectives regarding home-based economic activity.
- Granting permission would result in the consolidation of an unauthorized commercial development on the site, undermining planning regulations and negatively impacting the amenities of the surrounding residential area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan 2018-2024Objective CPO9.24 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to replace a 28sqm shed with a 39.6sqm steel shed for storing fishing equipment at 6 Rockview Terrace, Arklow. The site is a standalone plot formerly part of a residential rear garden. The Planning Authority refused the application because the commercial nature of the storage is incompatible with the 'existing residential' zoning and the use is not ancillary to the dwelling. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to consolidate an unauthorized commercial enterprise,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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