Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would intensify traffic onto a national road (N76) at a location where speed limits exceed 60km/h, which is contrary to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the generation of increased traffic from an existing access onto a national road (N76) where speed limits greater than 60km/h apply, contrary to official policy and proper planning.
- The proposal constitutes over-development of a restricted 0.092ha site that is out of character with the existing rural pattern of development and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical and legal information regarding wastewater treatment safety, tree protection measures, and the sufficiency of interest to connect to water infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.11.3Section 9.2.5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 110sq.m dormer dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a restricted 0.092ha site at Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny. The site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' with access via a private road leading to the N76 national road. The application was refused as it would intensify traffic onto a high-speed national road contrary to Section 12.11.3 of the Development Plan, represents over-development of a small rural plot, and lacked adequate informati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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