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to construct a single-storey dwelling house with roof terrace, new effluent treatment system, new site entrance, bored well and all associated site development works. This application will also include for the demolition of existing sub-standard sheds and a derelict dwelling house (in-ruin)
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to outstanding enforcement proceedings on the landholding, failure to satisfy Rural Housing Policy criteria regarding housing need, and inadequate demonstration of safe effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature pending the resolution of outstanding planning and environmental enforcement proceedings, as granting permission would consolidate and legitimise unauthorised development on the landholding.
- The applicant fails to meet the requirements of the Rural Housing Policy because their housing need was previously met through a prior grant of planning permission (P. Ref 06/1479) for a house within the same landholding.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that effluent can be satisfactorily disposed of on-site without being prejudicial to public health or the environment, particularly as no percolation test holes were visible during inspection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing PolicyArea under Urban Influence
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, a new effluent treatment system, and the demolition of derelict structures at Simonsland, Threecastles, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in an 'Area under Urban Influence' where strict rural housing criteria apply. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the applicant had already exhausted their housing need through a previous planning grant. Additionally, the proposal was deemed premature due to multiple unresolved en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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