Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes Development Plan policies regarding ancillary accommodation, creates a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines, and fails to demonstrate adequate servicing for water and wastewater.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed detached unit fails to comply with Development Plan policies for infill sites or family flats, specifically the requirement for such units to be attached to the main dwelling under Section 13.15.
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto the L-1023 provides only 45m sightlines where 70m is required, constituting a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development can be adequately serviced by public water and sewer connections, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.5Section 13.15
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought outline permission for a detached single-storey ancillary dwelling and a new vehicular entrance at 26 Lawcus Fields, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. The proposal was refused by Kilkenny County Council as it fails to meet the policy requirements for family flats (which must be attached to the primary residence), provides insufficient sightlines for the new road access onto a busy local primary road, and lacks confirmation of feasibility for connection to public water and sewerage ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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