Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in an 'Area Under Urban Pressure' and was deemed to have an adverse visual impact on a 'Visually Vulnerable' landscape while contributing to ribbon development and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine and justifiable local housing need for a dwelling in an 'Area Under Urban Pressure' as required by the County Development Plan and National Policy Objective 19.
- The development would result in an over-concentration of housing and ribbon development on an elevated site within a 'Visually Vulnerable' landscape, negatively impacting the rural and scenic amenity of the River Suir area.
- The proposed access via a narrow cul-de-sac with inadequate sightlines onto the L4082 local primary road would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Section 11.1Policy [P1]National Policy Objective 19Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005)
Decision Document Summary
Patrick and Sarah Hicks applied for outline permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Coolbunnia, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being 'Under Urban Pressure' and within a 'Visually Vulnerable' scenic landscape overlooking the River Suir. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the local housing need criteria, the dwelling would cause significant visual in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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