Core Refusal Reason
Environmental risk to protected waters and insufficient technical information regarding drainage, pedestrian safety, and waste management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development poses a significant risk of water pollution to the Bannow Bay Shellfish Waters and cSAC due to the cumulative impact of private treatment systems in the vicinity.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical details regarding surface water management (SUDS) and safe pedestrian access to the proposed building.
- Insufficient information was submitted concerning the specialized storage and disposal requirements for medical waste generated by the commercial activity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WW01WW04NH01Section 18.7Section 18.29.2Section 18.29.7Section 18.15.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new two-storey commercial building at Ballyowen, Clongeen. The local authority refused permission primarily because the site's reliance on private treatment systems threatened the water quality of the nearby Bannow Bay protected areas. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient in technical detail, specifically failing to demonstrate adequate surface water drainage solutions, safe pedestrian connectivity, and appropriate protocols for medical wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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