Core Refusal Reason
The proposed storage shed was refused due to its excessive scale and industrial design being out of character with the rural area, and its intended commercial use being inappropriate for a rural location not related to agriculture.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and industrial design of the shed are considered excessive and out of character with the existing residential development and the rural pattern of the area.
- The proposed commercial use for a scaffolding business is not agriculture-related and conflicts with council policy to locate such industries within settlements.
- The development would result in inappropriate commercial traffic on a rural road using an entrance not designed for intensified commercial use, negatively impacting rural amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7- Rural DevelopmentChapter 13 - Requirement for developmentRural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Aylward sought permission for a large single-storey storage shed to the rear of his dwelling in Barrettstown, Knocktopher. The site is located in a rural area where the applicant intended to store vintage tractors and equipment for a scaffolding business. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the shed's industrial massing was deemed visually intrusive and excessive for the landholding. Furthermore, the proposed commercial use was found to be contrary to rural developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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