Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Urban Pressure', as the applicant's desire to 'downsize' does not meet the development plan criteria and they have already fulfilled their housing need by building an existing adjacent dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined in the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017 for a site located within an 'Area Under Urban Pressure'.
- The proposal for 'downsizing' from an existing larger dwelling to a smaller one on an adjoining site does not fall within the scope of the housing need criteria set out in the development plan.
- The applicant has already utilized their rural housing need to construct the adjacent dwelling where they currently reside, and the proposed development would therefore conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Policy SS3Policy SS4Policy SS5Policy SS6Policy SS7Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
Marguritte Phelan sought planning permission (Ref: 22243) to construct a detached bungalow, waste water treatment system, and new entrance at Islandikane East, Fenor, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Urban Pressure'. While the physical design and siting of the bungalow were considered acceptable, the application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a substantiated local housing need. The planner determined that the applicant already...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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