2460349

1. The change of use of our existing dwelling to be used to facilitate the expansion of our existing adjoining childcare facility, upgrading of existing septic tank & percolation area to secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter. 2. The construction of a single storey extension to the rear & side elevations of the afore mentioned childcare facility, associated carparking spaces and all associated site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed large-scale childcare expansion is located in an un-zoned rural area lacking necessary public infrastructure and services, and the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate traffic safety measures or the suitability of the on-site wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes an inappropriate large-scale commercial enterprise in an un-zoned rural area, contravening policies that direct such services toward established towns and villages with adequate public facilities.
  • The applicant failed to prove that the heavily trafficked local road (L-4038) has sufficient capacity or that safe sightlines can be provided at the entrance, creating a significant traffic hazard and risk to public safety.
  • Insufficient technical information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system could safely manage the increased population equivalent without risking pollution to surface and groundwater.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CF P1RE P2RE P5RE P6TV P3RE P3RE P4Section 5.14Section 6.3Section 8.11Section 14.3.1Section 14.14.1Section 16.10.1Section 16.13.1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the change of use of an existing dwelling and the construction of a single-storey extension to facilitate the expansion of a childcare facility at Ballycarney, Carlow. The site is situated on un-zoned rural land approximately 1km south of Carlow Town. Carlow County Council refused permission on the grounds that the scale of the development is unsuitable for its rural context, the increased traffic movements would endanger road safety on a busy local road with inadequate sig...
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