Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard, piecemeal development on a restricted site that would create traffic safety hazards and negatively impact residential amenity through poor design and overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance at the end of a cul-de-sac would create a risk to traffic and public safety due to restricted sightlines and the availability of alternative access through the existing guesthouse site.
- The development represents a haphazard and piecemeal subdivision of a restricted site, resulting in a substandard layout and design that fails to comply with orderly and sustainable development.
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential amenity of future and existing residents due to overlooking, poor design, and inadequate private open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas 2021
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a detached two-storey, one-bedroom dwelling to the rear of Fanad Guest House on Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny, with a new entrance from the Beechpark cul-de-sac. The site is located in an area zoned 'Existing Residential'. The application was refused because the proposed access was deemed a traffic hazard, and the overall development was considered a haphazard subdivision of a restricted site. The Planning Authority concluded that the design would lead to over...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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