211763

works carried out at our property comprising of the construction of a covered outdoor dining space, extension to rear of property for storage and staff circulation associated with the kitchen space, storage unit to rear of property, vehicular entrance opening to the South road facing boundary wall and hardcore surface area on site for the purpose of on-site parking and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development, particularly the outdoor dining and parking elements, poses a significant risk of noise nuisance and loss of privacy to neighboring residents, compounded by unresolved technical issues regarding traffic safety sightlines and wastewater disposal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The outdoor dining and seating areas lack adequate noise mitigation and have the potential to negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through noise nuisance and late-night activity.
  • The proposed car parking area and vehicular entrance fail to demonstrate compliance with DMURS sightline requirements and lack a layout that ensures traffic safety and protects the privacy of adjacent residents.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing on-site wastewater treatment system is adequate for the expanded enterprise or that a connection to the public sewer was fully explored.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GO 1SO 2SO 5Table 10.1

Decision Document Summary

Mandy Keever sought retention permission for a covered outdoor dining space, storage extensions, a new vehicular entrance, and a hardcore parking area at Keever's Pub in Faugheen village. While the principle of extending the public house was acceptable, the Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding noise nuisance and the impact of the car park on the privacy of residents in Newtown Manor. The application was refused due to these residential amenity impacts and the failure to a...
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