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for development which will consist of planning permission to construct a single-story dwelling, detached domestic garage, effluent treatment plant and associated percolation area, construction of a new vehicular entrance and associated roadside boundary set-back together with all associated site works including the erection of new site boundaries.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a substantiated economic, social, or local housing need to reside in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not established a demonstrable economic, social, or local need to live in this specific rural area in accordance with Section 7.11.2 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The proposed development is contrary to Policy H28 and National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework, which seek to manage single housing in the countryside in areas under strong urban influence.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the applicant's housing need could be better served within the nearby zoned settlement of Kilmacthomas, and the proposal would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.11.2Policy H28National Policy Objective 19

Decision Document Summary

Madeline McGrath sought planning permission for a single-story dwelling and associated site works at Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant has local ties and has been renting in the area since 2019, the Planning Authority concluded that she did not meet the strict criteria for a rural housing need at this specific location. The application was refused because the proposal conflicts ...
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