Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a High Amenity zone and the exacerbation of an undesirable pattern of ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic, social, or local housing need for a dwelling in a High Amenity zoned area as required by Policy Objective H30 and Section 7.11.2 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed development would constitute the seventh dwelling in a row within approximately 250 metres, resulting in the further extension of an undesirable pattern of ribbon development contrary to Policy Objective H29.
- The proposal would materially contravene the provisions of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H30Policy Objective H29Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
Róisín Murray sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Tallacoolbeg, Clonea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned 'High Amenity' under the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need for this sensitive location and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, as i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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