Core Refusal Reason
Substandard living accommodation and inadequate wastewater treatment capacity for the additional bedroom.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed attic conversion fails to meet the required safety and habitability standards for residential accommodation.
- The applicant has not demonstrated that the existing septic tank and percolation area have sufficient capacity to treat wastewater from the additional bedroom.
- The development poses a potential risk to public health and the environment, rendering it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the conversion of an attic into habitable space at an existing dwelling in Ballywilliam, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the application because the conversion did not meet the necessary standards for safe living accommodation. Furthermore, the applicant failed to prove that the existing private wastewater treatment system could handle the increased load from the additional bedroom, leading to concerns regarding public health and environmental protec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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