Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal is considered a sustainable infill development on zoned land that, subject to a single-storey height restriction, will not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area, cause a traffic hazard, or negatively impact the character of the designated High Value Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development on a zoned infill site is consistent with the core strategy for Kinsale to focus population growth close to the existing urban footprint.
- Despite policy preferences for public sewer connections, a private wastewater treatment plant is acceptable in this instance given the documented capacity constraints in the public network and the technical suitability of the site.
- The single-storey nature of the proposal ensures it will be an unobtrusive addition to the High Value Landscape and will not result in significant overlooking or overshadowing of neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table CS 2-7Table 11.3Policy Objective WM 11-9 a)Policy Objective KS-GO-01Section 1.5.9Policy Objective GI 14-10Policy Objective CS 2-4Section 11.8.8Section 11.9.3Section 14.8.9Section 1.5.3 (Volume 4)Policy Objective KS-GO-02Policy Objective KS-GO-04
Decision Document Summary
The applicant seeks outline permission for a 200sqm single-storey 4-bed detached dwelling and a proprietary wastewater treatment plant on a 0.1843ha sloping greenfield infill site in Summercove, Kinsale. The site is located within an established residential area designated as a 'High Value Landscape.' Third-party appellants raised significant concerns regarding the lack of public sewer capacity, potential for flooding, loss of scenic views, and the precedent of using private treatment plants in ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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