Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development of 60 residential units significantly exceeds the core strategy and quantum of growth allocated for Stradbally as a 'Rural Village' within the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the 60-unit development is disproportionate to the settlement's capacity, as the Development Plan stipulates that Stradbally can support a maximum of approximately 20 houses over the life of the plan.
- The proposal fails to provide an appropriate housing mix and layout that respects the existing village character, specifically lacking single-storey units and failing to demonstrate safe pedestrian connectivity and sightlines.
- The application lacks essential technical certainty regarding water services feasibility and sustainable drainage, particularly through the proposal of prohibited underground attenuation tanks and potential flooding risks to the 'White's Well' watercourse.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.9Table 2.2Table 11.2Section 3.0DMURS
Decision Document Summary
The application sought outline permission for 60 dwellings (56 semi-detached and 4 detached) on a 2.9-hectare site in Stradbally, Co. Waterford. Although the site is zoned 'Rural Village' where residential use is acceptable in principle, the proposal was refused primarily because its scale far exceeds the 20-unit growth limit set by the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority identified critical deficiencies including an inappropriate housing mix, the absence o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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