Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development on lands zoned 'Zone 1' of the Lough Key Area Plan lacks sufficient justification as an expansion of existing uses and fails to meet mandatory conservation requirements, including the submission of a Visual Impact Assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority has serious reservations regarding the principle of development on Zone 1 lands, as the applicant has not demonstrated that the proposal is a valid expansion of existing uses under Policy Objective LK 9.
- The application lacks a mandatory Visual Impact Assessment and proposes inappropriate external materials (composite cladding) that do not align with the conservation objectives for the Lough Key area.
- There are unresolved technical and legal issues, including potential flood risks on the southern portion of the site, the unverified capacity of the wastewater system, and queries regarding the planning status of structures outside the applicant's land holding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 12Zone 1LK 7LK 9Table LK1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of two holiday let accommodation buildings and connection to an existing wastewater system at Kilfaughna, Knockvicar, Boyle. The site is primarily located within 'Zone 1' of the Lough Key Area Plan, a sensitive area vulnerable to change. The Planning Authority recommended further information (interpreted here as the basis for refusal) due to the lack of a Visual Impact Assessment, concerns over the principle of development in a conservation zone, potential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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