Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate and extend an existing pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to the County Development Plan and national planning guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would further extend a pattern of ribbon development, being the 5th dwelling on one side of the road and the 8th within a 250m stretch, contrary to Section 11.1 of the Development Plan.
- The development would lead to an unsustainable concentration of private wastewater treatment systems and a multiplicity of residential accesses in a rural area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for an urban pattern of development that negatively impacts the rural amenities and scenic character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.1 of Variation No. 1Section 4.10Policy SS8Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
Adam Cavanagh applied for permission to construct a single-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Scrahans East, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Area' and along a designated 'Scenic Route' under the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017. While the applicant demonstrated a potential local housing need, the application was refused because the development would consolidate and extend an existing row of houses, constituting 'Ribbon De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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