Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the unsuitable elevated and backland nature of the site which would negatively impact visual amenities, and the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, due to its elevated positioning and siting behind an established building line, would constitute haphazard backlands development that is discordant with the existing rural landscape.
- The project would result in a significant negative impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar poorly located developments.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required by Section 4.10 of the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.10Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017
Decision Document Summary
Eoin Barry and Deirdre Nugent sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyguiry Lower, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and 'Area Under Urban Pressure' under the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed elevated backland siting was deemed visually obtrusive and out of character with the area's development pattern. Furthermore...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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