Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and concerns regarding the excessive scale and height of the dwellings in a 'High Sensitive' landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a functional housing need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under the Development Plan.
- The proposed 10-metre ridge height and 415.3 sq.m floor area are considered excessive and visually obtrusive within a landscape designated as 'High Sensitive'.
- The development would require the removal of a significant portion of roadside hedgerow to achieve sightlines and lacked clear, consistent details regarding the provision of a safe on-site water supply.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H28Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for two large two-storey detached houses and a site sub-division on a 1.99-hectare agricultural plot at Ballynaclogh South, Fenor, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and is characterized by high landscape sensitivity. The proposal was refused primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria under Policy Objective H28. Additionally, the planning authority determined that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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