Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide a valid stormwater drainage strategy, as Uisce Éireann refused discharge to the public sewer and on-site soakaways were deemed unfeasible.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development can adequately manage storm water drainage given the site constraints and the lack of a valid drainage strategy.
- Uisce Éireann has explicitly stated that no stormwater shall be permitted to enter the public wastewater network, and the applicant has confirmed that on-site management via soakaways is not possible.
- Without a viable solution for stormwater management, the proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of four one-bedroom own-door apartments and associated site works at 23 Barretts Terrace, Gurranabraher, Cork. While the principle of residential development on the site is established by an extant permission for a single dwelling, this application was refused because it failed to demonstrate a viable drainage solution. Despite a request for further information, the applicant could not provide a valid stormwater strategy, as Uisce Éireann refus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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