Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a designated Green Belt and 'Area Under Urban Pressure', and failed to prove that safe access with required sightlines could be achieved.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in accordance with Policies SS3, SS4, SS9, and Section 4.10 of the Development Plan, as the applicant's housing need is considered to be urban-generated.
- The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for urban-generated housing in a designated Green Belt and 'Area Under Urban Pressure', which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 55m sightlines can be achieved at the proposed entrance, which would likely generate a traffic hazard for future occupants and other road users due to existing road alignment deficiencies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS3Policy SS4Policy SS9Section 4.10Section 4.11Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline planning permission for a new single-storey dwelling, entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Knockateemore, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is situated within a 'Green Belt' and an 'Area Under Urban Pressure' as defined by the Waterford County Development Plan. The application was refused because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a genuine rural housing need, with the authority determining the need to be urban-generated. Furthermore, the planning au...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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