Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of zoned open space, significant road safety concerns regarding the proposed access, and the haphazard nature of the development on a constrained site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is incompatible with the 'Open Space and Recreation' zoning as it would traverse and result in the loss of a green space, negatively impacting the character and residential amenities of the area.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied with the proposed vehicular access on road safety grounds, concluding that the development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The development is considered haphazard and premature because the constrained site and limited 2m setback from the public road would prejudice potential future road improvement works and traffic safety measures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028: Zoned Open Space and Recreation [OS]WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028: Zoned Existing Residential [RS]
Decision Document Summary
Emer and Frank Lyons sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling and a new site entrance at Tournore, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on a site subdivided from an existing residential property. The application was refused by Waterford City and County Council primarily because the proposed access would traverse a zoned green space, conflicting with 'Open Space and Recreation' objectives and harming local residential amenity. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the access arrangem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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