Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is excessive in scale for the landholding, involves inappropriate commercial use in an unserviced rural area, and fails to demonstrate safe access sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed commercial storage use is considered inappropriate for an unserviced rural area and should be located within a designated settlement boundary to protect rural amenity and promote economic activity in towns and villages.
- The scale, design, and materials of the 277.5 sq.m shed are deemed excessive for the landholding and out of character with the established pattern of development in the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightlines could be provided at the site entrance, meaning the development would give rise to a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 7 - Rural DevelopmentChapter 13 - Requirement for developmentRural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Darren Fanning sought permission for a 277.5 sq.m single-storey shed at Ballyhendricken, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny, intended for a mix of agricultural, commercial (solar/electrical business), and equestrian storage. The site is located in a rural area at the end of a cul-de-sac. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the commercial element was deemed unsuitable for a rural location, the scale of the building was considered excessive for the associated landholding without suffici...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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