Core Refusal Reason
The application lacked essential technical documentation, specifically existing building drawings and a wastewater site characterisation report, which prevented a full planning assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted plans are incomplete as they do not include a full set of existing drawings (site layout, elevations, and floor plans) necessary to assess the extension's impact and compliance with DM OBJ 50.
- A site characterisation report per EPA 2021 standards is required to ensure the existing wastewater treatment system can adequately handle the effluent from the proposed development.
- The Planning Authority cannot conclude a full assessment of the proposal's impact on visual and residential amenities without the requested technical information and revised public notices.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50RA - Rural AreaChapter 11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a modular extension to an existing 1.5-storey dwelling at Warrenstown, Kilcock, Co. Meath, on lands zoned 'RA' (Rural Area). The Planning Officer determined that a decision could not be made because the application lacked comprehensive drawings of the existing structure and a site characterisation report for the wastewater system. Consequently, the authority issued a request for Further Information, as these omissions made it impossible to verify compliance wi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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