Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature due to the expiration of planning permissions for essential access and services, combined with the unfinished and substandard state of the estate's infrastructure and unauthorized utility connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning permission for the necessary access and services infrastructure has expired, leaving the estate in an unfinished and substandard condition that is currently unfit for further residential development.
- There is a lack of evidence regarding formal connection agreements with Irish Water, with the planning authority identifying likely unauthorized or illegal connections to the public water and sewer networks.
- The proposal is premature until all outstanding works required under the parent permission (Ref. 10/276) are completed to a 'taking in charge' standard and certified by a suitably qualified engineer.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 - 2028Zoning: Existing ResidentialScenic Route designation
Decision Document Summary
Cill Rio Ltd proposed the construction of a 331.37sqm detached two-storey dwelling at Site No. 2, Kilminnin South, Ballinroad, Dungarvan. The site is located within the Cuil Fhinin development on lands zoned 'Existing Residential' and situated along a designated 'Scenic Route'. The application was refused because the underlying infrastructure for the estate—including roads, footpaths, public lighting, and water services—remains unfinished and lacks valid planning consent. Furthermore, the applic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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