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development at this site (a protected structure) which consists of the removal of part of a railing and low wall on the Newtown Road Boundary, and the relocation of part of the railing and low wall within the site, to accommodate off-street parking for 2 no. cars and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the character and setting of a Protected Structure and creates a traffic hazard due to insufficient on-site turning space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal and relocation of the boundary wall and railings detracts from the architectural character and setting of the Protected Structure, which is contrary to the conservation policies of the Waterford City Development Plan.
- Granting retention for these works would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate interventions within the curtilage of Protected Structures in the vicinity.
- The development poses a risk to public safety as the lack of adequate turning space within the site would result in vehicles reversing onto the Newtown Road (R683), creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019POL 10.2.1POL 10.2.3R2.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the removal of part of a railing and low wall at Fairview, 19 Newtown Road, Waterford, a Protected Structure, to accommodate off-street parking for two vehicles. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the works were deemed to detract from the historic setting and architectural integrity of the late Georgian house. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the proposal would create a traffic hazard on the R683 regio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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