Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the creation of ribbon development, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Urban Pressure', and concerns regarding the scale and visual impact of the dwelling on the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute ribbon development, being the sixth dwelling in a row within a 250m stretch of road, which is contrary to Section 11.1 of the Development Management Standards.
- The applicant failed to meet the 'Genuine Local Housing Need' criteria because the settlement of Crooke, which has infrastructural capacity for new housing, is located between the applicant's family home and the subject site.
- The scale, height, and bulk of the proposed two-storey dwelling would be out of character with the rural area and would seriously detract from the visual amenities of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.1 of the Development Management Standards (Variation No. 1)Section 4.10 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005)
Decision Document Summary
Dr. Noel Connors applied for planning permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Newtown, Passage East, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Urban Pressure'. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal would result in excessive ribbon development and the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a rural housing need that could not be met within the nearby serviced settlement of Cr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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