Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the prominent hilltop location impacting visual amenities and the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on the brow of a hill and would break the skyline, resulting in a visually obtrusive development that detracts from the character and scenic value of the landscape.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a genuine local housing need for a house at this specific location, as required for areas designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.
- The development would conflict with the policies of the planning authority intended to protect rural landscapes and restrict development in rural areas to cases of proven necessity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Landscape Policy Objective L 02Policy Objective H 24Policy Objective H 28Section 8.6Section 9.6Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Cummins sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and associated services at Shinganagh, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and has a 'Low Sensitive' scenic classification. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the house would be situated on a prominent hilltop, negatively impacting the visual amenity of the area. Furthermore, the applicant did not adequately prove a g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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