Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sightlines at the proposed entrance and because it represents unplanned, piecemeal development of residentially zoned land.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance onto Riverstown Road would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety due to restricted sightlines and increased traffic movements on a busy road with a walking lane.
- The proposal constitutes unplanned and uncoordinated development of residentially zoned lands, failing to provide a comprehensive development strategy for the wider site area.
- The development is contrary to the zoning objectives of the Tramore Local Area Plan and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Tramore Local Area Plan 2014-2020Objective [R2.4]Waterford Development Plan 2022
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for the subdivision of a site at Rivertown Road, Tramore, into two plots for the construction of two dormer bungalows. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the application was refused by Waterford City and County Council. The primary grounds for refusal were the creation of a traffic hazard at the proposed new entrance due to inadequate sightlines and the piecemeal nature of the proposal, which was deemed to be an uncoordinated development of se...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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