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to retain indefinitely a single storey extension to the restaurant area at the rear of the existing premises, external advertising signs affixed to the existing structures and site, floodlighting on the existing structures and open areas, 4 no. annual events comprising of 2 no. autojumble sales, a vintage rally and ChoirFest held on the premises in additional to the car boot sale business and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment capacity, water supply safety, and environmental impacts, while also failing to demonstrate compliance with conditions of previous planning permissions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not demonstrated that the existing on-site wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter have the capacity to handle the hydraulic and organic loads generated by the market and additional annual events.
  • Insufficient evidence was provided to confirm that the private water supply is of adequate quality for human consumption or that the site has appropriate surface water management and firefighting water storage.
  • The proposal fails to address long-standing non-compliance with conditions from previous permissions (P.00/1657 and P.08/1009) concerning boundary treatments, landscaping, and the mitigation of noise and light pollution on adjoining residential amenities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.31

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks retention permission for a 73.5sq.m restaurant extension, external signage, floodlighting, and four annual events (including autojumble sales and a vintage rally) at the Castleinch Venue and Market in Brownstown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural, unzoned area and primarily operates as a car boot sale business. The Planning Authority determined that the application could not be granted in its current form due to significant technical deficiencies regarding the a...
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