Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its backland nature on High Amenity lands, failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, and a lack of technical information regarding wastewater and water supply servicing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute piecemeal, haphazard, and disorderly backland development on High Amenity lands, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the site could be adequately serviced by wastewater treatment and water supply, posing a risk to public health.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy and local housing need requirements set out in Policy Objective H 30 for this sensitive location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy Objective H 30High Amenity (HA) zoning
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Corbally Móre, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. The site is situated within a 'High Amenity' zone and an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' according to the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused permission because the backland development would be contrary to proper planning, the applicant failed to prove a specific local housing need, and there was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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