2560551

for 1) Agricultural shed for potato storaqe & distribution 316m2 2) Cabin office 48m2 3) Six number containers for storaqe of potatoes 4) Concrete hard standinq area 552m2 5) New aqricultural access to premises and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes a non-conforming commercial warehousing use in a rural upland area served by a substandard road network and lacks sufficient information regarding environmental impacts.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The public road network (L7452) serving the site is substandard in width, alignment, and sightlines, making it unsuitable for the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic generated by the commercial distribution activity.
  • The proposal represents a non-conforming commercial warehousing use in a rural upland area lacking public services, which is contrary to the County Development Plan policy to consolidate development within designated towns and villages.
  • The applicant provided inadequate information regarding critical environmental issues, including water production, waste management, surface water drainage, and staff welfare facilities, posing a risk to public health and the environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a commercial potato storage and distribution facility, including a 316sqm shed, an office cabin, six storage containers, and a concrete hardstanding area at Derrylackey, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural, un-zoned greenfield area accessed via a narrow cul-de-sac. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily because the commercial nature of the business is inappropriate for its rural upland setting, the surroundi...
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