Core Refusal Reason
The development represents a substandard form of residential accommodation that fails to meet minimum floor area requirements, lacks justification under rural housing policy, and presents significant technical deficiencies regarding public health and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's floor area of 26.7sq.m is significantly below the minimum standards set out in the Development Plan, making it an undesirable precedent for substandard residential development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an 'Area under Urban Influence' as required by the County Development Plan and the National Planning Framework.
- The proposal lacks sufficient evidence to ensure the protection of public health and traffic safety, specifically regarding wastewater treatment, water supply consent, and the provision of adequate sightlines at the entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.5Section 7.8.3Section 9.3.6Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing policy for Area under Urban Influence
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 26.7sq.m detached single-storey dwelling (converted from stables) and a detached shed at Sheastown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under urban influence. While the initial planning report suggested requesting further information, the final decision was to refuse permission. The refusal was based on the dwelling's failure to meet minimum size standards, lack of compliance with rural housing eligibility crite...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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