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SECTION 254 LICENCE for outdoor dining area with 5 x walk-through picnic benches which seats 6 persons per table provided by 360 Cookhouse, parasols provided by Council. Located at Castle Green are beside King Johns Castle and 360 Cookhouse on Castle Street. Tables are 5.3 ft long and 5.2 ft wide
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a haphazard and excessive form of development that would negatively impact the character and setting of adjacent Protected Structures and result in the loss of public green space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered haphazard and excessive in scale, especially considering the applicant already has extensive outdoor seating available within their own curtilage.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not detract from the character and setting of the adjoining Protected Structures (RPS Ref: 132 and RPS Ref: 2 - Dungarvan Castle), which would be contrary to Policy BH1.
- The proposal would erode the available green space at Castle Green, limiting the availability and enjoyment of this public amenity for both residents and visitors.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BH1 of the Dungarvan Town Development Plan 2012 - 2018
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a Section 254 Licence for an outdoor dining area featuring five picnic benches at Castle Green, Dungarvan, adjacent to the 360 Cookhouse and King John's Castle. The site is situated on lands zoned for Institutional, Educational, and Community use and is located in the immediate vicinity of two Protected Structures. Waterford City and County Council refused the application, concluding that the proposal represents a haphazard form of development that is excessive in scale. ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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