Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to non-compliance with low-density zoning limits, prematurity regarding water supply deficiencies, and insufficient information to assess environmental impacts on a nearby Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is premature due to the current deficiency in the provision of mains water to serve the site and the applicant's failure to demonstrate an adequate alternative supply.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposal would not have a significant effect on the conservation objectives of the Dinin River, a Natura 2000 site.
- The proposed density of 18 units per hectare exceeds the 'Low Density Residential' zoning objective for the site, which limits development to a maximum of 10 units per hectare.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Strategic Objective 6AStrategic Objective 6BStrategic Objective 6BaObjective HC5Objective IE2Objective T1Section 13.20.4Section 10.1.4
Decision Document Summary
MB Homes Ltd applied for permission to construct 14 residential units (4 two-bed and 10 three-bed houses) on a 0.76-hectare site at Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The site is situated in a predominantly residential area zoned for 'Low Density Residential' use. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposed density significantly exceeded the 10 units per hectare limit set by the Castlecomer Local Area Plan. Furthermore, the development was considered premature given t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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