25/5083
1) Demolition of the existing extension and garage to the side and rear of the existing dwelling house and 2 no. detached store buildings. 2) Change of use of the existing 2 storey dwelling house to 2 no. residential apartments. 3) Construct 4 no. townhouses. 4) Construct a new bin store and bicycle store with revised layout of car parking spaces. 5) Alter the existing site entrance for vehicular access with all associated site and ancillary works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate demonstration of wastewater infrastructure capacity and lack of legal entitlement to connect to a shared private sewer.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate the condition, capacity, and operational integrity of the existing shared private sewer proposed for effluent discharge.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of legal entitlement, wayleave agreements, or consent from relevant parties to utilize and maintain the private sewer infrastructure.
- The lack of certainty regarding wastewater connection poses a risk of environmental pollution and public health hazards, placing undue strain on existing infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WM 11-9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing extension and garage at a site in Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority due to critical deficiencies in the proposed wastewater management strategy. Specifically, the applicant could not prove that the shared private sewer had the necessary capacity or that they possessed the legal rights to connect to it. As a result, the development was found to be prejudicial to public health and contrary to Objecti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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