Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate backland development, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and inadequate wastewater treatment proposals posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes an ad hoc and disorderly pattern of backland development in a rural area that would detract from the character and amenities of the locality and set an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by Policy Objective H28 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in groundwater contamination, as it did not provide a dedicated independent wastewater treatment system compliant with EPA Code of Practice standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028Section 7.11.2Policy Objective H28H 28 New Homes in the Open Countryside
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a second dwelling in the rear field of an existing residential site at Oakfield, Sporthouse, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned for agriculture. The Planning Authority refused the application because the backland nature of the proposal was deemed contrary to the proper planning of the area, the applicant failed to establish a specific rural housing need under Policy Objective H2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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