Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was deemed visually overbearing due to its scale on an elevated site, lacked sufficient evidence of compliance with rural housing policy, and failed to adequately address heritage and environmental concerns regarding the historic farm village and watercourse crossings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate documentation to substantiate compliance with the Council’s Rural Housing Policy regarding residency and employment in agriculture.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, due to its mass, scale, and elevated siting 6m above road level, would be visually overbearing and prominent in the landscape.
- The development lacks a comprehensive assessment of its impact on the cultural and historic significance of the Boolyglass farm village and presents unacceptable proposals for crossing an active watercourse.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.3.4Chapter 7Chapter 13Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Liam Walsh and Grainne Brennan sought permission to construct a 313.49 sq.m two-storey dwelling and associated works on an elevated 0.318ha site in the townland of Boolyglass, Co. Kilkenny. The Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the visual impact of the development on the steeply sloping landscape and its compatibility with the historic 'farm village' character of the area. Furthermore, the applicants failed to substantiate their rural housing need, and the proposed method ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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