Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', specifically exceeding the 10km radius threshold from the applicant's homeplace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required by Section 7.11.2 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed site is located 11.45km from the applicant's stated homeplace in Kilfarrassy, which exceeds the 10km radius policy threshold for establishing a social housing need.
- The applicant did not qualify under an economic housing need as current employment is not intrinsically linked to the rural area and the Development Plan does not provide for the mere intention to start a business.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Enea Bent, sought permission for a dormer-style two-storey house, a separate utility building, and associated site works at Greenan, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned for agriculture. The application was refused because the planning authority was not satisfied that a genuine local housing need was established; the site is located 11.45km from the applicant's homeplace, exceeding the 10km radius limit defined in ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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