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development consists of the replacement of the existing house with a new single storey dwelling house, detached garage/storage building and to convert the existing house for use as an agricultural storage building, a new wastewater disposal system and polishing filter, new site entrance and access road, new boundary treatment and all associated site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment compliance, structural justification for the replacement of the existing dwelling, and demonstration of safe access sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The submitted wastewater treatment proposals and site characterisation were non-compliant with the updated EPA Code of Practice: Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (2021).
  • The applicant failed to provide a detailed conservation and structural engineering report to justify why the existing habitable structure on site is unsuitable for reuse or inclusion in the development.
  • Adequate sightlines at the junction of the private access lane and the public road L-62113-0 were not demonstrated, posing a potential traffic safety risk.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RD POL 4RD POL 5Section 10.4Section 10.19WS POL 29WS POL 32

Decision Document Summary

Oisin Dixon sought planning permission for the replacement of an existing house with a new 176sq.m single-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Kill Beg, Rathmoylon. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the applicant's local housing need, they ultimately requested Further Information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) because the wastewater design was outdated, the structural necessity for replacing the existing dwelling was not proven, and...
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