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demolition of existing semi habitable stone cottage, new single storey dwelling house on footprint of old stone cottage, additional two bedroomed annex and flat roof link to south/west elevation of proposed dwelling house, domestic garage, boundary fencing/treatment and septic system, complete with all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to a high water table and poor soil percolation, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed on-site due to the high water table and wet ground conditions observed during the site inspection.
  • The proposed development fails to meet the requirements of the EPA Code of Practice Manual 2021 for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (PE ≤10).
  • Granting permission would be prejudicial to public health, pose an unacceptable risk to surface water, and would be contrary to Objectives RHP8 and INO8 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RHO 2RHO 8RHO 9RHO 10RHP8INO8

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Tom Blunden, proposed the demolition of a semi-habitable stone cottage and the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, annex, and domestic garage at Ballymore Cullane, Attymass, Ballina. Although the design was considered sympathetic to the existing vernacular structure and generally compliant with rural housing design guidelines, the application was refused due to critical site suitability issues. Site inspections by the local authority revealed a high water table and satur...
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