Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority did not refuse the application but issued a Request for Further Information (RFI) due to the unclear planning status of existing structures and inaccuracies in the submitted architectural drawings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing smoking area and terrace have the benefit of planning permission, necessitating potential retention permission for works already carried out.
- The submitted elevation drawings contain significant inaccuracies regarding the rear of the building based on observations from the site inspection.
- The presence of ongoing enforcement action on the application site requires clarification as to whether the proposed works or existing structures require retention permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks to extend an existing two-storey smoking area at a public house on Farrell Street, Kells, located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the Planning Authority considered the works generally acceptable in terms of impact on neighboring properties, a decision was deferred via a Request for Further Information (RFI). This was primarily because the planning status of the existing smoking area is unverified and subject to enforcement, and the submitted drawings wer...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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