Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an area under urban pressure, as the site is currently leased to a third party and not under the applicant's immediate control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not clearly demonstrated a local housing need in accordance with Section 4.10 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017, which is required to justify a dwelling in this rural location.
- The proposed development is considered premature because the subject site forms part of an agricultural landholding that is not currently in the ownership or control of the applicant and is leased to an unrelated third party until 2025.
- The development would materially contravene rural housing policies and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Evan Collins, proposed the construction of a single-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymacmague North, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is located approximately 3.48km northwest of Dungarvan in an 'Area Under Urban Pressure' and along a designated 'Scenic Route'. The local authority refused permission because the applicant failed to establish a functional or land-dependent need to reside at this specific location, noting that the lands are currently le...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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