Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the use of an inadequate communal wastewater treatment system and significant traffic safety concerns regarding parking, sightlines, and vehicle maneuvering.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal to service three independent units with a communal private wastewater treatment system is contrary to Policy H02 and lacks the necessary site suitability documentation, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed parking layout is unsatisfactory due to inadequate space dimensions and the inappropriate provision of parallel parking directly adjacent to a regional road.
- The development fails to demonstrate safe access and egress, specifically regarding the lack of compliant sightlines and the inability for vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward gear.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H02Policy H04Policy H25Section 3.4.2Table 3.1Table 3.2Section 3.4.3Section 7.1Section 8.7
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the refurbishment and subdivision of an existing residential building in the rural node of Ballylaneen, Co. Waterford, to create three two-bedroom dwelling units. Although the principle of intensification was supported, the local authority refused permission because the proposal relied on a communal wastewater system contrary to policy and failed to meet essential traffic safety standards. Specifically, the development provided substandard parking, lacked adequate sight...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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