Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a remote rural area outside the village core, constituting an inappropriate cluster of housing that lacks necessary services and fails to demonstrate environmental safety regarding the nearby SAC and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated remote from the village of Coan and would result in an inappropriate random cluster of housing, creating excessive density in a rural area lacking public services and community facilities.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not significantly impact the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
- Insufficient evidence was provided to ensure the development would not be prejudicial to public health or the environment, specifically regarding groundwater, flooding, road safety, and residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8Variation No. 2 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 – 2027
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Tom Keane, proposed the development of five serviced sites with a private wastewater pumping station and individual wells at Coan West, Co. Kilkenny. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the site is located in an unserviced rural area remote from the village core, which would lead to unsustainable development patterns and an undesirable precedent. Additionally, the application lacked critical information to assess impacts on the River Barrow/Nore SAC and fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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