2660423

for (1) Retention Permission to retain indefinitely a change of use of a single storey stable building to dwelling house and Permission for change of use to short-term letting, (2) Retention Permission to retain indefinitely an existing single storey agricultural building and Permission for change of use to domestic garage, (3) upgrading existing wastewater treatment system and (4) all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents a substandard form of residential accommodation due to its inadequate floor area and fails to demonstrate compliance with rural tourism policies, traffic safety requirements, and public health standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure intended for use as a dwelling is significantly undersized at 26.7 sq.m, failing to meet minimum standards for residential units and setting an undesirable precedent for substandard development.
  • The proposal fails to meet the policy requirements for tourism development in rural areas, which seek to facilitate visitor accommodation within existing settlements rather than isolated rural locations.
  • The applicant failed to provide necessary technical evidence regarding the provision of an adequate water supply, safe traffic sightlines, and a wastewater treatment system capable of protecting public health and the environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 5.3Section 7.7Section 7.8.4Section 7.8.5Section 9.2.5

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Zara Brennan, sought retention and change of use for a stable building into a short-term holiday let and an agricultural building into a domestic garage at Sheastown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' and has a history of previous refusals for similar developments. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the dwelling unit is inadequately sized, the proposal conflicts with rural diversification and tourism policies, and the applica...
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