Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient information regarding land ownership, site access safety, and environmental management of agricultural effluent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to clarify the legal interest and landholding boundaries, specifically the discrepancy between the site location and the lands outlined in blue on the submitted maps.
- Insufficient technical information was provided to demonstrate that the management of silage effluent and soiled water would not pose a threat of pollution to ground or surface waters.
- The proposal did not demonstrate adequate sightlines at the junction of the private access lane and the public road (LS-5023) in accordance with the NRA Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention permission for an existing slatted cattle shed and planning permission for a new adjoining shed and silage slab at Oldtown, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. The development is situated in a rural area where policy requires agricultural developments to be located so as to prevent water pollution. The application was refused (held in abeyance) because the applicant provided ambiguous landholding maps, failed to provide a clear rationale for the site's location, and did not sub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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