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for construction of a single storey detached house, together with associated site development works including entrance from adjoining public road (L7071) and also the installation of all necessary services, including on-site foul drainage disposal and on-site well water supply, all on the applicant site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (economic or social) for the specific area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Waterford County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant did not demonstrate a functional economic or social need to live in this specific rural area, which is a requirement for development within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
  • The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
  • The existing boreen serving the site is poorly surfaced and has limited capacity to accommodate additional traffic movements, and the proposal would give rise to uneconomic demands for the upgrade of the roadway.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H28Section 7.11.2WCCC Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the construction of a single-storey detached house, a new entrance, and a private wastewater treatment system at Graigavalla, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and within a 'Low Sensitive' scenic landscape. The local authority refused permission primarily because the applicant, who resides in County Tipperary, failed to establish a demonstrable local housing need in accordance ...
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