Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location within high-risk flood zones without passing a Justification Test, and the potential for creating a traffic hazard within the existing sports ground car park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within Flood Zones A and B and failed to pass the mandatory Justification Test or provide an appropriate flood risk assessment, rendering it contrary to Policy Objective UTL 10.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the kiosk would not create a traffic hazard or conflict between customers and the existing vehicular and pedestrian movements associated with the sports ground.
- Insufficient information was provided to ensure that adequate car parking would remain available for the football club's primary use if the coffee kiosk were permitted in the existing car park.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective UTL 10Zoned Open Space and Recreation [OS]Development Management Standards (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
Edward Barrett sought permission for a 27sq.m detached coffee kiosk and signage at Hibernians Football Club, Tramore Road, Waterford. The site is zoned for 'Open Space and Recreation' and is partially situated within Flood Zones A and B. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet national and local flood risk management standards and posed a risk to public safety by potentially creating traffic conflicts and reducing available parking for the ex...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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