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the construction of two number dormer dwelling houses with access road with footpath, improvement to entrance, services, drainage including connections to main sewer and water, landscaping and boundary treatment and ancillary works at rear of No. 1 and No. 2 Knockfin, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Planning permission is also sought to decommission the existing septic tanks serving No. 1 and No. 2 Knockfin and connect both houses to the main sewer including ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to substandard drainage arrangements (foul and surface water), non-compliance with SUDS policies, and negative impacts on visual amenity and existing vegetation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed foul drainage system, which includes a shared pumping station without evidence of Uisce Éireann's commitment to take it in charge, is considered substandard and prejudicial to public health.
  • The surface water disposal design fails to comply with Wicklow County Council's SUDS policies (CPO 13.21 and 13.22) and poses a risk to existing trees and neighboring property due to the inappropriate siting of soakaways.
  • The development would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area due to excessive driveway and footpath widths, elevated ground levels, and the lack of a qualified arborist's report to ensure the protection of essential screening vegetation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.37Objective LG32CPO 13.21CPO 13.22

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of two dormer dwelling houses and associated works at the rear of No. 1 and No. 2 Knockfin, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Following a request for further information, the planning authority refused permission because the applicant failed to adequately address concerns regarding foul and surface water drainage, specifically the lack of Uisce Éireann oversight for shared pumping and non-compliance with SUDS policies. Additionally, the development was deemed detri...
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