Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive impact on a sensitive upland ridge and traffic safety concerns on a substandard road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would constitute a visually obtrusive feature on an upland ridge within a 'Visually Vulnerable' landscape, detracting from the scenic amenity and rural character of the area.
- The development is contrary to Policy ENV5 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017, which aims to protect the landscape and sustainable development of the region.
- The additional traffic movements generated by the development onto a substandard, narrow, and poorly aligned road network would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Policy ENV5Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
This application by Ronan Campbell sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated site works at Ballaghavorraga, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is situated within an 'Area Under Urban Pressure' and a 'Visually Vulnerable' scenic landscape. While the applicant met local housing need criteria, the proposal was refused because the building would be visually intrusive on a prominent ridge line and the existing local road infrastructure is considered insufficient to safely ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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