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for the Construction of a Produce store to store organic agricultural produce, produced on his lands and ancillary works (i.e. minor landscaping, gates, fencing, concrete yards, hardcore yard areas and farmyard access road - all for agricultural purposes only) in a new farmyard utilising the existing farm entrance.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is considered incompatible with the existing residential pattern due to its scale, location, and reliance on a shared housing estate access road, which would create a significant traffic hazard and detract from residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed access via an existing housing estate road is at variance with the pattern of residential development and would give rise to a conflict of traffic movements, endangering public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
  • The scale and location of the development would detract from the existing residential amenity of the area.
  • The proposal would result in an ad hoc and disorderly pattern of development, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective DO6 CappoquinZoned Agriculture [A]Policy Objective DM 32Volume 2 - Development Management StandardsWaterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, David Hannon, proposed the construction of a 562sqm produce store for organic agricultural products and associated infrastructure at Carrigeen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Although the site is zoned for agriculture, it is situated in close proximity to an established residential estate. The application was refused because the proposed access through the residential estate road was deemed inappropriate for agricultural traffic, posing a safety risk. Furthermore, the planner concluded...
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