Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is considered excessive in scale, haphazard in form, and fails to demonstrate that it would not negatively impact the character and setting of a Protected Structure or impede public footpath users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is ambiguous and haphazard, representing an excessive scale of development relative to the existing outdoor seating already available to the applicant.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed seating and planters would not detract from the character and setting of the Protected Structure, which is contrary to Policy BH1 of the Dungarvan Town Development Plan.
- The development would potentially impinge on the safety and convenience of public footpath users and lacks sufficient detail or proper drawings to prove otherwise, violating Policy INF10.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BH1Policy INF10
Decision Document Summary
This Section 254 application sought a license for outdoor seating (6-8 tables with 4-6 chairs each) and planters at The Old Bank, Bridge House, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, which is a Protected Structure. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal was deemed haphazard, excessive in scale, and lacked adequate technical drawings. The planning authority concluded that the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the architectura...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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