Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a visually sensitive landscape (Nire Valley) and its elevated, remote position would negatively impact the character of the area and conflict with landscape protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in the Nire Valley, an area of special amenity value and high scenic importance, where the elevated and exposed nature of the proposal would interfere with the landscape character.
- The proposed development would be contrary to Policy ENV 5 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017, which seeks to restrict development that has an adverse impact on the landscape in upland areas.
- The proposal, including the significant length of the access road (circa 250m) in a visually sensitive area, would constitute random, uncoordinated development in an area of high scenic amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ENV 5Section 4.10
Decision Document Summary
Sean Cooney sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Glendalough, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. The 0.42-hectare site is located in the Nire Valley, a visually sensitive upland landscape. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused because the elevated and remote position of the site, combined with the visual impact of the proposed 250m access road, was deemed to interfere with the character of this high-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.