Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing Policy for an 'Area Under Urban Influence' and provided insufficient technical data regarding the adequacy of the on-site wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a demonstrable social or economic need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an Area Under Urban Influence under the County Development Plan.
- There is a lack of technical evidence to confirm that the existing septic tank and percolation area are functioning correctly and have the capacity to treat the additional effluent load from the mobile home.
- The proposal lacks a clear justification for the retention of a temporary structure for permanent residential use and fails to address potential impacts on the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
James Joseph Quirke sought retention permission for an existing mobile home and associated site works adjacent to a dwelling at Cappahayden, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located within an 'Area Under Urban Influence,' where strict rural housing eligibility criteria apply. The Planning Authority issued a request for further information (effectively stalling the grant) because the applicant failed to prove a 'demonstrable social need' to live in the area, provided no details on the adequacy o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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