Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', as the applicants' housing needs have already been met by a previous planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Policy H28, specifically because their housing needs were already satisfied by a previous planning grant (Ref. PD91385) for their current residence.
- The proposed development is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where housing is strictly restricted to persons who can demonstrate a specific economic or social need to reside in the rural area.
- The development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and detracting from the amenities of the High Amenity zoned area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H28Zoned High Amenity [HA]Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Eddie and Sandra Flavin applied for permission to construct a 210sq.m dwelling and sewage treatment system at Carrickavrantry South, Tramore, Co. Waterford. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned as High Amenity. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicants did not meet the rural housing need criteria set out in Policy H28 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028, noting that they already reside in ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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