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for proposed development to amend the existing Omada dwelling house by adding a new boundary wall and entrance gate and a new northeast boundary as well as to construct 6 No. new detached 3 storey dwelling houses and all associated works within the curtilage the existing site to be now accessed from the R712, Leggetsrath East, Kilkenny. R95 KHF8

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is premature pending strategic road infrastructure delivery, lacks required public open space, and would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties due to its scale and orientation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed access to the Cillín Hill roundabout is premature pending the progression of Roads Objective R8 and potential future Active Travel measures, which are essential for strategic infrastructure delivery.
  • The development fails to provide the minimum 10% public open space required by the Development Plan and national guidelines, representing a failure to comply with current planning policy.
  • The nature, scale, and orientation of the six three-storey houses would significantly injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties to the east and west through overlooking and potential depreciation of property value.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective R8Section 13.5.1.1Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the construction of six detached three-storey houses and associated works within the curtilage of an existing dwelling at Leggetsrath East, Kilkenny, with new access from the R712 Cillín Hill roundabout. The site is zoned for 'Existing Low Density Residential' use. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed access is considered premature relative to strategic road objectives (R8), the layout lacks necessary public open space,...
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