Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prominent and elevated upland location, which would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the landscape, and because the substandard road network would result in a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located in a prominent and elevated upland area where it would be visually obtrusive and seriously injure the visual amenities and character of the landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy ENV5 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017, which seeks to restrict development that would have an adverse impact in upland areas.
- The additional traffic movements generated by the development onto a substandard, narrow, and poorly aligned road network would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Policy ENV5
Decision Document Summary
Michael Raher applied for permission to construct a single-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clonea Upper, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need under Section 4.10 of the Development Plan, the Senior Executive Planner overturned the initial recommendation to grant permission. The application was refused because the site's exposed upland topography lacks the capacity to absorb new development without significant visual impact, an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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