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is sought for the following development at a Protected Structure (ref. no D59- in the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027/NIAH Ref no. 12319006): a) Demolition of one no. flat roof, concrete extension to the rear of the building, 1 No. lean-to extension to the rear of the building and one no. corrugated steel shed to the front of the property. b) Construction of a part single storey, part two storey 125m2 extension to the rear of the property. c) Change of use of the building from derelict creamery building to a mixed-use development consisting of short-term tourist accommodation, multi-purpose communal spaces and one no. private apartment. d) Internal alterations, formation of new openings to the rear of the existing building and the installation of new windows and doors. e) New vehicular entrance from the R698 public road. f) Provision of bicycle parking and 11 No. car parking spaces including 4 No. EV charging spaces g) Provision of 18 No. Motorhome Aire spaces and associated facilities. h) Construction of a 36m2 facilities building consisting of toilets, showers and bin store. i) Provision of PV panels to the rear of the existing building. j) Public lighting to car-parking and walkways throughout the site. k) Landscaping and planting throughout the site. l) Site drainage works including surface water infiltration and new on-site wastewater treatment facility. m) Site boundary works to existing and new boundaries.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate site drainage and significant risk of groundwater contamination within a group water scheme source protection area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site lacks adequate drainage properties as evidenced by surface water ponding, a high water table, and the presence of wetland vegetation, making it unsuitable for on-site effluent disposal.
  • The development is located within three separate outer source protection areas for the Windgap group water scheme, presenting a high potential for groundwater contamination.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can safely dispose of the large volume of treated effluent generated without posing a risk to public health and the environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Tourism Objective 5ESection 7.8.3 Rural Housing PoliciesSection 9.3.6 Vernacular Built HeritageSection 5.3.4 Camping/Glamping sites

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to renovate and extend a derelict creamery, a Protected Structure in Windgap, for use as tourist accommodation, a private apartment, and an 18-space motorhome park. While the Planning Authority viewed the repurposing of the heritage building favorably in principle, the application was refused on environmental grounds. The site's poor drainage characteristics and its sensitive location within multiple water source protection areas meant the proposed wastewater treat...
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