Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant flood risks, potential for environmental contamination from the wastewater system, and unresolved traffic safety and infrastructural issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The flood risk assessment is deficient, and the site's location in a flood-prone area creates a high risk of wastewater system failure and subsequent surface water contamination.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required sightlines are achievable, as necessary works are outside their control, leading to a potential traffic hazard.
- Inadequate details were provided regarding surface water attenuation and the legal/technical viability of the proposed water supply connection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and soil polishing at Newtown, Kilmore. The local authority refused permission because the site is located in a flood-risk zone where the wastewater system could fail and contaminate water sources. Furthermore, the application lacked sufficient detail on surface water management, failed to secure necessary sightlines for road safety, and proposed a water connection requiring works outside the applicant's leg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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