Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes uncoordinated and piecemeal backland development on an unzoned site, which conflicts with Policy H30 of the Development Plan and would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed backland location represents an uncoordinated and fragmented form of development that would set an undesirable precedent for similar piecemeal projects in the area.
- The development conflicts with Policy H30 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to discourage inappropriate development on the outskirts of towns and villages to maintain a clear demarcation between rural and built-up areas.
- Due to its close proximity to existing road frontage development, the proposal would negatively impact the residential amenities and depreciate the property value of neighboring dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H30Section 4.10Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Kieran Millea sought planning permission for a part single-storey and part two-storey dwelling, garage, and associated site works on a 0.16-hectare site at Kilmeaden, Adamstown, Co. Waterford. The site is located on the outskirts of Kilmeaden village in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and is zoned for agriculture. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused primarily because the proposed backland siting was considered an uncoordinated...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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