Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it is located outside a designated settlement, fails to meet rural tourism criteria, poses a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines, and would be visually obtrusive in a 'High Sensitive' scenic landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located outside a designated settlement and fails to comply with the specific criteria for rural tourism accommodation set out in Policy Objectives ECON 24 and ECON 25.
- The proposal would create a traffic hazard as the additional traffic movements onto a narrow private cul-de-sac lack the requisite sightlines at the junction with the public road (L4082).
- The elevated site is within a 'High Sensitive' scenic area, and the development would be visually obtrusive, negatively impacting the character and scenic value of the River Suir estuary contrary to Objective L 02.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ECON 24ECON 25L 02DM 33DM 13Development Management Standards (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
Colin and Ger Fennelly sought permission for a 5-pod glamping facility with associated services at Coolbunnia, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural, 'High Sensitive' scenic area overlooking the River Suir. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal is not located within a designated settlement and fails to meet rural tourism criteria. Furthermore, the development was deemed a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines on the narrow acce...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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