Core Refusal Reason
The proposed ATM would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate with the existing building, thereby negatively impacting the architectural quality, character, and amenity of the Westport Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would not integrate satisfactorily with the existing building and would be obtrusive in its impact on the architectural quality and character of the town centre.
- The proposal is contrary to specific development plan policies (TP-01, TO-01, TO-02) designed to protect the integrity and amenity of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- Granting permission would seriously injure local amenities, depreciate property values in the vicinity, and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TP-01TO-01TO-02Westport Town & Environs Development Plan 2010-2016
Decision Document Summary
Euronet 360 finance ltd applied for permission to install an ATM at Cosy Joe's Bar on Bridge Street, Westport, a prominent location within the town's Architectural Conservation Area. While the proposal sought to place the machine on an angled section of the premises, the planning authority determined that the installation would be visually discordant and fail to respect the architectural heritage of the 'enclosed' urban core. Consequently, the application was refused as it was deemed contrary to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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