Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and concerns regarding the suitability of the site's configuration and design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific economic, social, or local need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence in the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed two-storey design and siting are considered inappropriate for the site's elevated nature and limited setback, potentially injuring the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The development would constitute a disorderly pattern of development on a restricted landholding that appears to have been subdivided from an adjacent plot, setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
H24H28Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
Cian Wall sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and on-site wastewater treatment at Sheskin, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where applicants must demonstrate a specific local housing need. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not satisfy these criteria and the proposed development was deemed to be of an inappropriate scale and layout for the site, which would negatively impact the l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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