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to construct a Glamping Area consisting of 5 no. Serviced Glamping Pods, proprietary wastewater treatment plant, new entrance from existing private lane, borewell water supply, Works will entail adjustment to the roadside boundaries at the junction of the private lane and L4082 Road to facilitate the required sight lines and all other associated site development works to facilitate development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed glamping development is located outside of a designated settlement area and would negatively impact a highly sensitive landscape overlooking the River Suir, contrary to tourism and landscape protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located outside of any designated settlement as per the settlement hierarchy, and the proposal fails to meet the specific criteria required for tourist accommodation in rural locations under Policy Objectives ECON 24 and ECON 25.
  • The development is situated on an elevated site in a 'high sensitive' landscape overlooking the River Suir, where it would be visually obtrusive and detract from the scenic amenity and character of the area.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in unzoned agricultural areas and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ECON 24ECON 25Landscape Policy Objective L 02DM 33DM 13

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a glamping development comprising five serviced pods, a wastewater treatment plant, and a new entrance at Coolbunnia, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural, unzoned 'white lands' area overlooking the River Suir, which is designated as a 'high sensitive' landscape. Waterford City & County Council refused the application because the location is removed from designated settlements, violating tourism policies that seek to cluster such accomm...
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