Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a site located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', contrary to local and national planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence of a social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area, such as long-term residency (7+ years) or essential rural-based employment.
- The applicants currently own and reside in a house within a nearby residential-zoned estate (Poplar Drive), which the Planning Authority determined does not justify the need for a new dwelling in the open countryside.
- The proposed development would contribute to the further encroachment of random rural development and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H28Section 7.11.2Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a four-bedroom, two-storey dwelling and a wastewater treatment system at Knockeen, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrable rural-generated housing need. The proposal was refused because the applicants failed to meet the criteria set out in Policy H28 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically because they already own ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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