Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its negative impact on the architectural character and setting of a protected structure (Viewmount House) and its material contravention of the 'Open Space' land use zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and location of the proposed residential block would negatively impact the architectural interest, setting, and curtilage of Viewmount House, a protected structure (RPS:474).
- The development would materially contravene the land use zoning objective 'To preserve and provide for recreational uses, open space and amenity facilities' by occupying undeveloped land without providing any consequential improvement to local amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for unsympathetic development within the curtilage of historic structures and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
POL 10.2.1POL 10.2.3Zoning Objective G5Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey residential block consisting of eight 2-bedroom units and extended parking at the rear of Viewmount House, Dunmore Road, Waterford. The site is located within the curtilage of a mid-19th-century protected structure and is zoned for open space and recreational use under the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development's scale and massing were considered to dominate and detr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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