Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment capacity, surface water management, and the impact of increased floor area on site infrastructure and parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the authorized wastewater treatment system has the capacity to handle additional loading, potentially leading to adverse impacts on public health and the environment.
- The submission lacked essential technical details concerning excavation extents, internal room configurations, and surface water management strategies to accommodate the increased development scale.
- The proposal would significantly increase the development's floor area while simultaneously reducing parking provision and failing to confirm the feasibility of water supply connections.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application proposed an increase in the floor area of a previously approved lower ground floor at Kilmacoe, Ardcolm. The local authority refused the development because the applicant provided insufficient information to prove that the existing wastewater treatment and surface water management systems could handle the increased hydraulic and organic loading. Additionally, the planning authority raised concerns regarding the reduction of parking spaces, the lack of clarity on excavation works,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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