Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate safe access and sightlines at the N72 junction and features a dwelling design that is inconsistent with rural housing design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority has significant concerns regarding the achievement and ongoing maintenance of required sightlines at the junction of the cul-de-sac and the N72 national road.
- The proposed building design, specifically the building footprint and elevations, breaches rural housing design principles and Policy Objective H 28 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application lacks essential technical details, including the specific location of the proposed garage on the site layout and evidence of a feasible connection to the public water supply.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H 28Policy Objective H 30Trans 39Trans 40Trans 41DM 45Section 8.6 DM Standards (Vol 2)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, John T. Power, sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymacmague South, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and a 'High Amenity' zone. While the applicant's local housing need was accepted, the Planning Authority identified critical issues regarding traffic safety at the N72 junction, a design that conflicts with established rural character guidelines, and incomplete document...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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