Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to comply with the 'Family Flat' policy (Section 13.15) due to a lack of internal connectivity and the presence of an independent front door, combined with insufficient evidence regarding wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed family flat does not form an integral part of the main dwelling as it lacks a direct internal connection and maintains an independent front entrance, violating the requirements for reintegration into a single family unit.
- There is a significant concern regarding the capacity of the existing domestic wastewater treatment system to handle the potential increase in loading from additional habitable rooms and the converted garage space.
- The applicant failed to address previous requests for further information regarding the physical link between the structures and the technical specifications of the site's drainage infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.5Section 13.15Policy 13.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the indefinite retention of a garage conversion into a habitable 'family flat', a garage extension, and two metal storage containers at a site in Fanningstown, Piltown. While the applicant expressed willingness to replace the independent front door with a window, the Planning Authority found the proposal fundamentally non-compliant with the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027. Specifically, the lack of an internal link between the house and the flat prevents it fro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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