Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a haphazard development in the open countryside that lacks policy justification, fails to demonstrate safe road access, and poses a risk to water quality through inadequate wastewater and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks justification for its location in the open countryside and would result in a haphazard form of development contrary to the rural housing and tourism policies of the Development Plan.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that wastewater and surface water can be adequately managed on-site, creating a risk of negative impacts on ground and surface water quality.
- The proposal fails to provide the required sightlines at the site entrance and has not demonstrated that the local road network can safely accommodate the additional traffic generated by the commercial enterprise.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ECON 24Section 4.11Section 4.10Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a tourism development consisting of 8 semi-detached holiday homes, a meditation yoga building, and a swimming pool at Grallagh, Grange, Youghal. The site is situated on unzoned agricultural land within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal was considered a haphazard development that failed to meet tourism policy requirements (ECON 24), lacked adequate technical evidence regarding ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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