Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inadequate sightlines onto a strategic regional road, and public health concerns regarding wastewater treatment density and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for two dwellings in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the required 160-metre sightlines onto the R684 regional road were not achieved, which would be prejudicial to road safety and the carrying capacity of the road.
- The proposal would lead to an excessive concentration of private wastewater systems in a rural area and failed to prove that the development could be adequately serviced by public water infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H28Table 8.1Section 8.4Policy Objective Trans 44Development Management DM 46
Decision Document Summary
John Flood sought outline permission for two storey-and-a-half dwellings with a shared entrance and private wastewater systems at Ballyvoreen, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant did not establish a local housing need for both units, the proposed access onto the R684 regional road provided insufficient sightlines, and the development posed a risk to public health due to the high density of s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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