Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused because the detached two-storey 'granny flat' and dwelling extensions contravene County Development Plan policies regarding family flats and domestic extensions, specifically concerning internal connectivity, design integration, and unproven wastewater management capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey 'granny flat' fails to comply with Section 13.15 of the Development Plan due to its detached nature, lack of internal integration, inadequate ceiling height for habitable space, and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
- Unexplained variations between current and historical site layout plans regarding the septic tank location mean the applicant has failed to prove that the garage for retention would not adversely impact public health or the environment.
- The dwelling extensions, featuring a second front door and non-complementary stone finishes, do not follow the form and design of the existing dwelling and are contrary to the visual amenities and requirements for domestic extensions set out in Section 13.16.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.15Section 13.16Chapter 7Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought retention permission for various extensions to a dwelling house, a home gym/garage, and the conversion of an existing garage into a detached two-storey granny flat at Annmult Road, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council refused the application in its entirety. The refusal was based on the granny flat's failure to integrate with the main dwelling as required by Section 13.15, technical deficiencies regarding ceiling heights and wastewater loading, and the exte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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