Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as their current housing needs are already satisfied, and the proposed development involves the intensification of a substandard access onto a Regional Road, posing a traffic safety risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as they already own a dwelling in the vicinity, making the proposal contrary to Policies H24 and H28 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed development would result in the intensification of a substandard access onto the Regional Road R634 at a location with a solid white line and inadequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
- The proposal would undermine the safety and carrying capacity of the Regional Road, setting an undesirable precedent and conflicting with Policy Trans 44 regarding road safety and infrastructure protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H24Policy H28Policy Trans 44
Decision Document Summary
John Walsh sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, biocycle treatment plant, and well at Concrow, Ballynatray Commons, Youghal, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'Under Strong Urban Influence' and zoned for agriculture. Waterford City and County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant already owns a home nearby, thus failing to meet the local housing need criteria set out in Policies H24 and H28. Additionally, the prop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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