Core Refusal Reason
The proposed graveyard extension materially contravenes the 'high amenity' zoning objective of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028, which does not permit cemetery or burial ground uses.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene the 'high amenity' zoning objective of the current Development Plan, which seeks to protect sensitive locations and does not permit burial grounds.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the ground conditions are suitable for a graveyard or that the proposal would not pose a significant risk of contamination to the underlying regionally important aquifer.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development would not create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the junction of the private access road and the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 11.2 of the Development Management Standards (Volume 2)Section 11.3 of the Development Management Standards (Volume 2)Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Fr Liam Power, on behalf of the Parish of St. Joseph, St. Benildus & St. Mary’s, sought permission for a graveyard extension including new internal roads and 43 car parking spaces at St Mary's Church, Knockboy, Ballygunner, Waterford. The site is located on agricultural lands zoned as 'high amenity' under the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because cemeteries are not a permitted use under this zoning objective. Furthermore, the Planning A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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