21870

to subdivide his existing site and construct a detached dwelling, works will include, demolition of a dilapidated domestic garage, widening the existing driveway entrance, enlarging the driveway to create a shared parking court, construction of 1.8m boundary wall to create the sub-division and construction of a two storey 3 bedroom detached dwelling on the subdivided site along with all associated site development works to facilitate the development at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would have an overbearing impact on the adjoining residential property and lacks sufficient technical detail regarding car parking, sightlines, and water infrastructure protection.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling would constitute an over-dominating presence and have an overbearing impact on the adjoining residential property to the east, requiring a greater setback and revised roof design.
  • The application fails to provide adequate information regarding surface water separation and the protection of an existing Irish Water foul sewer main that requires a 3.0-metre clearance from foundations.
  • The proposed car parking layout is considered too intensive and fails to demonstrate that four cars can safely turn within the site or that adequate sightlines are available at the entrance.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019Section 4.2 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No.1)Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Declan Arthur, proposed to subdivide an existing site at 44 Marion Park, Waterford, to construct a two-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling and a shared parking court. While the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal as submitted would negatively impact the residential amenity of the neighboring property due to its scale and proximity. Furthermore, significant concerns were raised regarding the feasibility of the parking arrangeme...
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