Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in substandard residential amenity, negative visual impacts on an Architectural Conservation Area, and a failure to provide adequate parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed conversion and extension represent overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupants and seriously injuring the amenities of neighboring properties.
- The inclusion of a balcony on the front façade is out of character with the existing streetscape within St. Mary's Architectural Conservation Area and fails to protect the residential character of the area.
- The development fails to demonstrate compliance with parking standards, which may give rise to traffic hazards and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the conversion of a vacant shop at 36 Kennyswell Road, Kilkenny, into a ground-floor one-bedroom apartment, with a first-floor extension to accommodate a second one-bedroom apartment. Located within the sensitive St. Mary's Architectural Conservation Area, the site is significantly constrained. The application was refused as it was deemed overdevelopment that would provide poor residential amenity for occupants and negatively impact neighbors. Furthermore, the design was f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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