Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would break the skyline and adversely impact the visual amenity of a designated scenic route (R675) due to its prominent location on the brow of a hill and lack of established site boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's location on the brow of a hill and its open nature would result in a development that breaks the skyline, creating an inappropriate and incongruous form of development.
- The proposal would have a significant adverse impact on the visual amenity and integrity of the R675 Regional Road, which is a designated scenic route.
- The development would conflict with Policy ENV4 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017, which seeks to restrict development that would have an adverse impact on the integrity of designated scenic routes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ENV4Zoned AgricultureP1Section 4.10
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and associated site works at Brenan, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, within a 'Stronger Rural Area'. While the planning authority acknowledged that the applicants satisfied the local housing need criteria, the proposal was refused primarily on visual amenity grounds. The site's prominent position on the brow of a hill, combined with a lack of existing boundaries, meant the dwelling would break the skyline and negatively impact the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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