Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's height, bulk, and scale fail to respect the character and setting of the designated 'Streetscape of Distinctive Character' and would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension, by virtue of its height, bulk, and scale, fails to respect the established character and setting of the designated 'Streetscape of Distinctive Character' in Stradbally.
- The development would have a significant negative impact on the residential amenities of existing adjacent properties and would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy AH 10 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017Policy AH 10Section 7.8 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1)
Decision Document Summary
James E. Thompson sought planning permission to renovate and extend an existing single-storey dwelling at Kismet, Church Lane, Stradbally, to a two-storey residence with a total floor area of 198.76sq.m. The site is situated within a designated 'Streetscape of Distinctive Character' under the Waterford County Development Plan. The local authority refused the application because the proposed height and scale were considered incompatible with the sensitive architectural context of the streetscape ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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