Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need (economic or social) in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a local housing need in accordance with Section 7.11.2 of the Development Plan, as they are currently residing in Dungarvan and have no established connection to the local area.
- The applicant's primary employment is in the plastics industry, and the claim of an economic need based on farming was not considered valid given the full-time nature of their current job.
- The proposed development would constitute random rural development in an area under strong urban influence, thereby contravening policies intended to preserve the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2Policy Objective H 28WCCC Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey house, garage, and waste water treatment system at Cush of Grange, Co. Waterford, on a site zoned as Agriculture and designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Although the site was considered suitable regarding access and servicing, the application was refused because the applicants did not demonstrate a specific economic or social need to live in this rural area. The planning authority concluded that the development would res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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