Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a substantiated rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a demonstrable economic, social, or local need to reside in the rural area as required by the core considerations of the planning authority.
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence', where development is restricted to those with a substantiated housing need to protect the countryside from urban sprawl.
- The proposed development is contrary to Policy H28 of the current County Development Plan and would therefore conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H28Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, percolation area, and new entrance at Graigavalla, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. The site is located in the open countryside within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the applicants did not demonstrate a 'demonstrable economic, social or local need' to live in the area, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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