2360558

the construction of a new two- storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, construction of a new vehicular entrance, the erection of new site boundaries and the installation of a new pumped effluent line discharging to the public sewer, together with all associated site works including partial setback of existing roadside boundary

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate backland location, technical concerns regarding a long-distance pumped effluent connection, and the applicants' failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The backland and disjointed nature of the site would result in a piecemeal and fragmented form of development, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
  • The proposed pumped rising main connection exceeding 300m is technically unsuitable due to risks of effluent stagnation and odour issues.
  • The applicants failed to substantiate a genuine local housing need as required by Section 7.11.2, especially given evidence that they already own a dwelling in the village.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.11.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicants proposed a two-storey dwelling, garage, and a 300m pumped effluent connection at a backland site in Ballyduff West, Co. Waterford, within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The planning authority refused permission, citing that the development would be haphazard and fragmented, setting an undesirable precedent for backland development. Furthermore, the long-distance pumped sewer connection was deemed technically unacceptable due to odour risks, and the applicants failed to pr...
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