Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually obtrusive on a prominent site, represents a haphazard departure from the original permission, and lacks evidence of safe wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is visually obtrusive and fails to harmonize with the character and scale of the rural landscape due to its elevated and prominent position.
- The proposal represents a haphazard and substandard departure from the previously granted permission (PL21/304), which would set an undesirable precedent for unauthorized development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that wastewater can be safely discharged on-site, as the proposed percolation area location differs significantly from the permitted plans without updated testing or technical details.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5 - Economic DevelopmentSection 5.3.4 - Glamping/Camping sitesSection 5.3.6 - Tourism ObjectivesChapter 7 - Rural DevelopmentChapter 13 - Requirement for development
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of various structures 'as built' (including a double-decker bus and modified shipping containers) and modifications to a previously approved glamping site at Rathduff, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the development is visually obtrusive in a prominent rural setting and constitutes a haphazard departure from the original planning grant. Additionally, concerns regarding public health were raised as the applic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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