Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the restricted nature of the site, which resulted in inadequate vehicular sightlines creating a traffic hazard and a failure to provide sufficient private amenity space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate visibility and sightlines at the entrance onto the Summerhill L4116 public road.
- The proposal fails to provide the minimum 50 sq.m of private amenity space required for a two-bedroom house, resulting in a sub-standard form of development.
- The restricted nature of the site prevents compliance with the Development Management Standards of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.6Section 8.7Table 3.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicants proposed the demolition of derelict buildings and the construction of a two-storey townhouse at Summerhill, Tramore. Although the site is zoned 'Town Core' where residential use is permitted in principle, the Planning Authority refused permission because the restricted site size could not accommodate safe vehicular access or the minimum required private open space. The inspector concluded that the development would result in a traffic hazard and represent a sub-standard residentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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