Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with environmental separation distances from watercourses, potential impacts on a Natura 2000 site, detrimental effects on adjacent residential amenity, and failure to demonstrate safe site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is prejudicial to public health and the environment due to its proximity to a watercourse, lack of adequate drainage management, and insufficient information to assess impacts on the Lower River Suir Special Area of Conservation.
- The proposed structure's proximity to the southern boundary would negatively impact the residential amenities of the adjoining property and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightlines can be provided at the entrance or that the development would not result in a traffic hazard or the loss of significant trees and hedgerows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
7.27.7.19.2.129.2.5
Decision Document Summary
Micheal Murphy sought permission for an agricultural shed containing stables and a dry store, including a new entrance and yard at Rathkieran, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. The site is constrained by a traversing stream and proximity to a third-party dwelling. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet the Department of Agriculture's 50-metre separation distance from waterbodies, lacked sufficient data to protect the local SAC, posed a threat to neighboring res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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