Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development in an area under urban pressure, fails to demonstrate a robust local housing need, and would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, contrary to national guidelines and the Development Management Standards of the County Development Plan.
- The applicant failed to robustly demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required for a site located within an 'Area Under Urban Pressure'.
- The siting of the dwelling would result in a seriously negative impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties due to overlooking and the erosion of private open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Section 11.1 of Variation No. 1Section 28 Guidance on Sustainable Rural HousingWaterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
This application by Gary Dunford proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling and associated services at Kilnafrehan Middle, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural area zoned for agriculture and designated as an 'Area Under Urban Pressure'. Waterford City and County Council refused permission primarily because the development would represent the 7th dwelling within a 250m stretch, thereby constituting ribbon development. Additionally, the planner concluded that the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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