Core Refusal Reason
Over-development of the site and inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes over-development and inappropriate subdivision of the existing curtilage, which would be out of character with the area and detrimental to residential amenity.
- The development conflicts with a previous planning condition (Ref. 18/6229) and fails to maintain the integrity of the original dwelling's site context.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the wastewater system could accommodate the increased load or provide a separate system meeting EPA Code of Practice standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-23
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the partial conversion of an existing domestic boat store into a residential apartment at Crosswinds House, Kinsale. The Planning Authority refused the development on the grounds that it represented an excessive intensification of use within a single residential curtilage, leading to potential amenity conflicts and a breach of previous planning conditions. Additionally, the proposal was found to be deficient in terms of public health requirements, as it did not provide a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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