Core Refusal Reason
The development failed to demonstrate that it would not negatively impact residential amenity through noise and failed to provide adequate parking within the site boundaries, leading to potential traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the scale and nature of the development, specifically the bar and outdoor seating, would not result in adverse noise impacts on neighboring residential properties.
- The development resulted in the loss of existing on-site parking, and the proposed replacement parking is located on lands outside the application site boundaries, creating a potential traffic hazard.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its negative impact on local amenities and inadequate parking provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
10.2.8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for external covered seating, a toilet block, and associated works at 'The Front Room', 82 John Street, Kilkenny, located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The proposal was refused primarily because the applicant failed to prove that the outdoor bar and seating area would not cause noise nuisance to nearby residents. Additionally, the development displaced existing parking to an area outside the site's legal boundaries, raising concerns regar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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