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for construction of a single storey, detached house, together with associated site development works, including the building of an entrance from the adjoining public road and also the installation of all necessary services, including on-site disposal of foul drainage on-site provision of water through a deepwell pump and pressure set

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to traffic safety hazards, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed entrance on a narrow bend of the L4053 would create a traffic hazard due to severely restricted sightlines and stopping distances.
  • The development would contribute to an undesirable concentration of ribbon development in a rural area that lacks necessary public services and community facilities.
  • The applicants failed to demonstrate a specific rural-generated housing need, which is a requirement for development in areas identified as being under strong urban influence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H27Policy H28Waterford City & County Council Development Plan 2022 - 2028

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of a single-storey detached house and a new entrance at Ballyscanlon, Fenor, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under the Waterford City & County Council Development Plan 2022-2028. Waterford City and County Council refused permission on three grounds: the creation of a traffic hazard on a narrow local road, the intensification of ribbon development, and the lack of evidence regarding...
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