Section 1.0 Introduction

Section 1.0      Introduction

The development management standards contained in Volume 2 shall be read in conjunction with the policies and objectives of Volume 1 and all other associated Appendices. In making a decision on any individual planning application, the Planning Authority is restricted to considering the proper planning and sustainable development of an area, having regard to the matters provided for in Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended).

Volume 2 sets out Waterford City & County Council’s development management standards and principles that will be applied by the Council to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and efficient manner, and that it is in accordance with proper planning and sustainable development. Regard should also be had to Guidelines issued by the Minister under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), notwithstanding the policy objectives and requirements of this Development Plan.  Proposals for development will need to take account of all of the standards and criteria that apply to the particular development, in addition to being assessed for consistency with the policies and objectives set out in Volume 1 of the Plan and compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

Where reference is made to guidelines/ policy documents etc, such reference shall be considered to refer to the most recent review/ publication of such guidelines.