Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance and parking area fail to meet the technical standards for width and depth set out in the Development Plan, resulting in a negative impact on the streetscape character and sustainable drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance width of 3.75m exceeds the maximum 3m limit and represents more than 50% of the front boundary width, contrary to policy standards.
- The proposed parking space depth of 4.902m is insufficient as it falls below the required 5m minimum standard for off-street parking.
- The removal of the front garden wall and permeable surfaces would damage the character and appearance of the suburban street and reduce surfaces vital to flood relief.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.17 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Martin Butler, sought permission to replace an existing pedestrian entrance with a larger vehicular entrance at 11 Emmet Street, Kilkenny, a mid-terrace dwelling. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposal failed to comply with Section 13.17 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding entrance width and parking space depth. The planning authority concluded that the cumulative effect of removing front garden walls and greener...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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