Core Refusal Reason
The application lacked essential technical data regarding the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system, road safety sightlines, flood risk assessment, and potential ecological impacts on the River Nore/Barrow SAC and SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area are adequate to serve the dwelling without impacting the local environment.
- The proposed development does not demonstrate compliance with road safety standards, specifically failing to provide the required 90m sightlines at a 2.4m setback for the existing entrance.
- Given the site's proximity to a tributary of the River Nore and a designated flood zone, the application lacks the necessary site-specific flood risk assessment and Appropriate Assessment screening to ensure no adverse impact on protected Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 7.8.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a single-storey timber dwelling (originally a converted storage shed), two storage sheds, and a septic tank system at Cappagh, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area near the River Nore, within a protected geological site and close to a Special Area of Conservation. The Planning Authority requested further information (effectively stalling the application) because the submission failed to address critical technical requirements includi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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