Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and the proposal would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as they already own a dwelling in the locality, which is contrary to policies for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development, constituting the fifth dwelling within a 250-meter stretch on the north side of the road.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sightlines could be achieved at the proposed entrance, representing a risk to road safety and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H24Policy H28Policy H29Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyduff Lower, Co. Waterford. The site is situated within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant's housing need is already satisfied by an existing property they own nearby. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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