Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is located in an unserviced rural area without links to settlements or tourism products, representing an excessive scale of development, and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located in an unserviced rural area and lacks the necessary pedestrian connectivity to existing settlements or direct links to established tourism products, contrary to Section 5.3.4 of the Development Plan.
- The scale of the 10-unit glamping development is considered excessive for this rural location and would set an undesirable precedent for similar commercial facilities devoid of supporting infrastructure.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.3.4Section 7.1
Decision Document Summary
Michael Brophy sought permission for 10 static glamping pods, a large storage shed/pumphouse, and wastewater upgrades at a rural site in Clone, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. The site currently contains a dwelling house used as a guesthouse. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposal is situated in an unserviced rural area disconnected from settlements and tourism initiatives, violating Section 5.3.4 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the applicant failed to provid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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