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to retain indefinitely the modifications as have been carried out to the Green Street elevation and also re-tain indefinitely the two self contained residential apartments (one on each of two floors) as have been built, completed and fitted out in the street fronted, end of terrace, two storey building at
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes sub-standard residential accommodation due to an inadequate internal layout that lacks sufficient storage, ventilation, and natural lighting, failing to meet national design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The ground floor apartment's primary living, dining, and kitchen area is not served by any windows, resulting in a total lack of natural light and ventilation.
- The development fails to provide essential residential amenities, including private or communal open space, dedicated bin storage areas, and internal storage space as required by national guidelines.
- The layout and design of the units, particularly the ground floor bedroom's reliance on access to land outside the applicant's identified ownership, represents a sub-standard form of development that would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of modifications to a street elevation and the retention of two self-contained residential apartments at 49A and 49B St. Josephs Terrace, Green Street, Waterford. While the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused the proposal because the units provide a sub-standard level of residential amenity. Specifically, the ground floor unit lacks natural light in its main living area and the overall development fails to meet the minimum requi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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