Core Refusal Reason
The development failed to demonstrate adequate infrastructural arrangements for wastewater, water supply, and surface water, while also creating a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed shared wastewater system lacks a long-term management and legal framework, posing a significant risk to public health.
- The applicant failed to provide confirmation of a connection to the Irish Water network or demonstrate effective on-site surface water management.
- The required sightlines for the site entrance are not contained within the application boundary, creating a traffic hazard contrary to development plan standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
18.29.218.29.3
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the refurbishment, alteration, and change of use of an existing structure at Ballycullane, Tintern. The local authority refused permission primarily due to unresolved infrastructural concerns, including the lack of a sustainable management plan for shared wastewater treatment and unconfirmed water supply connections. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a traffic hazard as necessary sightlines were not within the applicant's control, and insufficient information was pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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