Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive impact on an elevated hill crest and the failure to demonstrate adequate traffic intervisibility at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on the crest of a hill at a locally high point, making it visually obtrusive and discordant with the rural environment when viewed from the north.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate intervisibility is available at the proposed entrance, creating a potential traffic hazard due to the vertical alignment of the public road.
- The development is contrary to Landscape Policy Objective L 02 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 and does not represent proper planning or sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2Landscape Policy Objective L 02Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
Edel Skehan applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Killerguile, Clonea Power, Co. Waterford. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need as the daughter of a local landowner, the Planning Authority refused the application. The decision was based on the site's prominent, elevated position which would result in a visually obtrusive development, and the failure to prove that the proposed entrance would not endanger public safety due to restrict...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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