Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the proposal would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a substantiated local housing need or a genuine economic/social requirement to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, representing the 9th dwelling on a 250m section of road, which conflicts with Policy Objective H29 and Section 9.1 of the Development Management Standards.
- The proposal involves the subdivision of a site in third-party ownership for an applicant who is not the landowner or an immediate family member, failing to meet the criteria for rural housing exceptions in the open countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H24Policy H28Policy H29Section 7.11.2Section 9.1Section 8.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Louise Savage, sought permission for the subdivision of a 0.26-hectare site at Whitfield South, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford, to construct a detached single-storey dwelling, garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system. The site is located in the open countryside within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is characterized by a pattern of ribbon development. The application was refused because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as required by Sec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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