Core Refusal Reason
Uncertainty regarding the nature of the use (agricultural vs. commercial) and insufficient technical information concerning road safety and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to clarify the exact nature of the use of the sheds, with evidence suggesting potential commercial activity ('Noble Fitout') inconsistent with the agricultural description and current enforcement proceedings (ENF 23/081).
- Inadequate information was submitted to assess the impact on road safety, specifically regarding the lack of a detailed road survey for sight visibility splays and traffic generation assessments for the N78 National Secondary Road.
- The proposal lacks comprehensive details on environmental management, including the design of soakaways for surface water and the storage and disposal of organic waste (dungstead) associated with the stables.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for two large sheds (273sqm and 526sqm), a hardstand area, and an access lane at Cloneen, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny. While described as agricultural storage, the Planning Authority identified significant discrepancies, noting the presence of non-agricultural machinery and a previous association with a commercial business. Permission was not granted due to these use-class concerns, alongside a failure to provide necessary technical data regarding safe access t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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