Core Refusal Reason
The proposed standalone hair salon is not subordinate or ancillary to the residential use, would negatively impact residential amenity through noise pollution, and detracts from the vitality of the town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed standalone commercial hair salon is not subordinate or ancillary to the primary residential use of the dwelling, conflicting with home-based economic activity standards.
- The operation would generate noise pollution that negatively impacts the residential amenity of adjoining properties and contravenes the site's zoning objective.
- Locating a commercial business in a residential area detracts from the vitality of Kilcullen town centre and sets an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.9.7Section 4.9Policy RE O52Objective ST KL5Objective ST KL8
Decision Document Summary
Nicola McCabe sought permission to construct a 17.5 sqm hair salon studio to the rear of her semi-detached dwelling at 50 Cairnhill Meadows, Kilcullen. The site is zoned for residential infill. Kildare County Council refused the application because the standalone nature of the business was not considered ancillary to the home, it posed a noise nuisance to neighbors, and it was deemed to undermine the commercial vitality of the town centre contrary to the Kilcullen Settlement Plan....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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