Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need for a dwelling in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan, and the proposal would contribute to unsustainable random rural development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or meet the specific eligibility criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area' as defined in Section 4.10 of the Development Plan.
- The development would lead to the encroachment of random rural housing in an agricultural zone, undermining the preservation of the rural environment.
- The proposal would interfere with the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS5Section 4.10Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to replace an agricultural building with a dormer bungalow and garage at Clashmore, Co. Waterford, a site designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area'. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicants failed to prove a genuine local housing need, as their primary links were to the nearby village rather than the rural site itself. The decision noted that the proposal would contribute to unsustainable random rural development and militate ag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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