Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need and the proposed site entrance did not meet required safety standards for sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not satisfy the local rural housing need criteria as the applicant's homeplace is located within the urban settlement boundary of Tallow rather than the rural area.
- The proposal constitutes urban-generated housing in an unserviced rural area, which contravenes National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The site layout failed to illustrate the minimum required 55m sightlines in both directions at the proposed entrance, posing a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2Volume 2 - Development Management StandardsNational Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kilmore West, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned for agriculture. Waterford City and County Council refused permission because the applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, as they are originally from the nearby urban settlement. Furthermore, the app...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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