Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned 'High Amenity' and the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with local housing need criteria or existing landowner status required by Policy Objective H 30.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal constitutes appropriate development for land zoned 'High Amenity'.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a local housing need in accordance with Policy Objective H 28 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would be contrary to Policy Objective H 30 as the applicant is not an existing landowner, with the site currently owned by Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective H 30Policy Objective H 28WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ruth Raggett, proposed the construction of a dormer-style dwelling and associated services at Carrick Beg, Carrick-on-Suir, on a site zoned 'High Amenity' within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the development was considered inappropriate for the high-amenity zoning. Furthermore, the applicant failed to establish a genuine local housing need under Policy H 28 and did not meet the 'existing landowner' requirement o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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