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for development on this site. The proposed development will consist of 10 No. campervan parking bays, alterations to an existing derelict outbuilding to provide for campsite facilities including toilet/shower block, wastewater treatment system and ancillary site works. Proposed works are located within the grounds of a Protected Structure – C481

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to significant concerns regarding traffic safety on a substandard road network, inadequate protection of architectural heritage (Protected Structure), and insufficient information regarding wastewater treatment and water supply.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the narrow width of the local road network (L7476) and insufficient sightlines at the junction with the L3412.
  • The application failed to adequately protect the architectural heritage of the site, specifically the curtilage of Prospect House (Protected Structure C481), by providing an insufficient impact assessment and unnecessarily fragmenting the historic site.
  • The proposal is premature and potentially injurious to public health due to a lack of clarity on wastewater treatment capacity and the failure to demonstrate the suitability of the private borehole for potable water supply.

Cited Policies (CDP)

National Policy Objective 30Section 5.3 Tourism, Creative Industries and ServicesSection 5.5.3 Enterprise and Employment in Rural AreasSection 5.3.4 Camping/Glamping sitesSection 7.3 Remote Working and Home-Based Economic Activity in Rural AreasSection 7.7 DiversificationSection 7.7.1 Development Management RequirementsSection 9.3.2 Architectural HeritageSection 9.3.2.1 Record of Protected StructuresFerrybank Belview LAP (Zoned Agriculture)

Decision Document Summary

Shane Kavanagh sought planning permission for a 10-bay campervan facility and the conversion of a derelict outbuilding into campsite services at Kilmurry, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located within the curtilage of Prospect House, a Protected Structure. Kilkenny County Council refused the application on five grounds, primarily focusing on the unsuitability of the local road network for large vehicles, the negative impact on the integrity of the architectural heritage site, and the failu...
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