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for (i) refurbishment and alteration works to convert existing grain store into artist’s workshop, (ii) the erection of 12no. accommodation pods, (iii) extension to, and change of use of, existing machinery shed to provide 2no.guest rooms and reception/waiting room, iv) extension to existing car park to provide 26no.additional spaces including provision for electric car charging, (v) upgrade and relocation of existing wastewater treatment system and all ancillary works to facilitate same

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide a robust business plan to justify the tourism enterprise and lacked critical technical details regarding wastewater disposal, surface water management, and safe site access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Failure to submit a comprehensive business plan in accordance with Objectives RE O106 and RE O114 to demonstrate the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of the proposed tourism development.
  • Inadequate technical information regarding the feasibility of connecting to the municipal wastewater treatment plant and the lack of a sustainable drainage design for surface water management.
  • Deficiencies in the site layout concerning pedestrian safety, including the absence of 2-metre-wide footpaths, and failure to meet standards for car parking dimensions, bicycle storage, and light pollution mitigation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RE O106RE O114RE O124RD O515.7.215.7.8Chapter 4Chapter 9Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the development of a tourism enterprise at Mel's Pub, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare, featuring 12 accommodation pods, the conversion of a grain store into an artist's workshop, and the extension of a machinery shed for guest rooms and a reception area. The site is situated within the Narraghmore settlement and spans three zoning categories: Village Centre, Existing Residential/Infill, and New Residential. Although the principle of development was deemed acceptable under the land...
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