2460615
Permission to retain indefinitely (1) an extension to the rear of the existing public house comprising of an outdoor bar/servery area and seating areas with covered canopy over (2) a detached timber structure with pitched roof forming covered outdoor fixed booth seating and sheltered areas in the existing beer garden and (3) all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Potential for significant noise disturbance and adverse impact on residential amenity for neighboring properties within an area zoned 'Existing Residential'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated in an 'Existing Residential' zone where the primary planning objective is to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The unroofed external courtyard and seating area are located in very close proximity (10m-15m) to neighboring residential dwellings, creating a high risk of extreme noise disturbance.
- The scale of the unauthorized extension (161sqm) effectively doubles the size of the premises, and the application lacks a Noise Impact Assessment to prove compatibility with the surrounding residential context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and Environs Development Plan 2021 – 2027
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for an outdoor bar, covered seating areas, and a timber booth structure at Pat Carroll’s Public House, 2 Ballybought Street, Kilkenny. The site is a mid-terrace premises located in an area zoned 'Existing Residential'. The planner noted that the extension was previously the subject of enforcement (ENF 24054) following complaints regarding extreme noise. Although the recommendation is for Further Information (FI) rather than an immediate final refusal, th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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