Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant technical inconsistencies in the wastewater treatment design, inadequate sightline demonstrations, and the absence of required utility and biodiversity documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site characterisation report and wastewater treatment designs contained conflicting information and failed to comply with the EPA Code of Practice, potentially endangering public health.
- The proposed site access failed to demonstrate the required 65m sightlines and lacked necessary details regarding drainage and hedgerow removal.
- The applicant failed to provide essential supporting documentation, including a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann and a detailed biodiversity planting proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application for development at Rochestown, Duncormick, was refused by the local authority primarily due to unsatisfactory technical details. The submission featured contradictory data regarding percolation values and wastewater treatment system types, which the planning authority deemed prejudicial to public health. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet road safety standards for sightlines and lacked mandatory information concerning public water connectivity and biodiversity enhancement ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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