Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with minimum site size requirements and public health concerns regarding a shared wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of a shared wastewater treatment system for two dwellings creates potential legal and maintenance issues regarding access and responsibility.
- The proposed effluent disposal arrangement is considered prejudicial to public health and the proper planning of the area.
- The development fails to meet the mandatory minimum site size of 0.2 hectares required for two serviced dwellings on a rural site under the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing shed and garage to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling at Saltmills, Ballyhack. The application was refused because the development intended to utilize a shared wastewater treatment system for two separate dwellings, which the local authority deemed a risk to public health and a source of future legal complications. Furthermore, the site area was insufficient to meet the 0.2-hectare minimum requirement set out in Section 18.12.2 of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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