Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard and disorderly development in a rural area and fails to meet technical standards for wastewater treatment and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is undersized at 6PE, failing to meet the EPA 2021 Code of Practice requirement of 10PE, which poses a risk to public health and water quality.
- The development lacks adequate provisions for surface water drainage and potable water supply, potentially leading to flooding, traffic safety issues, and environmental contamination.
- The project is deemed haphazard and out of character with the rural environment, conflicting with Objective RP5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP5-22
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new dwelling and detached garage on a site accessed via a private laneway in Island, Burnfort, Mallow. The local authority refused the application on both technical and planning grounds. Technically, the wastewater system was incorrectly sized and drainage plans were insufficient to prevent water pollution or flooding. From a planning perspective, the development was considered disorderly and contrary to the Cork County Development Plan 2022, as its location...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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