Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would negatively impact the residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use for the storage of amusement/fun fair trailers is not a permissible use under the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity.
- The development does not constitute a legally established non-conforming use as per Section 11.2 of the Development Management Standards, as there is no planning permission in place for the historical storage activity.
- The proposal would materially contravene current zoning provisions and would be injurious to the residential amenities of the area, thereby failing to meet the requirements for proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning: Existing Residential [RS]Section 11.2 of the Development Management Standards (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for the open storage of amusement trailers and planning permission to demolish a derelict dwelling and erect a 2.4m security fence at Lacken Road, Kilbarry, Waterford. The site is located in an area zoned 'Existing Residential' under the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application because the commercial storage use is incompatible with the residential zoning, fails to qualify as a legitimate non-co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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