Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate public sewerage infrastructure and potential significant adverse impacts on the Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature due to the lack of adequate public sewerage facilities in Dromahane and the uncertainty regarding when these constraints will be resolved.
- The proposal materially contravenes County Development Plan objectives requiring sustainable wastewater infrastructure to be in place prior to development to protect public health and the environment.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the Habitats Directive.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DB-01(b)WM 11-9BE 15-6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of two dormer-type dwellings at No. 8 Cois Leasa, Dromore, Drommahane, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily because the village lacks the necessary public sewerage capacity to accommodate new residential units. This infrastructure deficit means the development would be prejudicial to public health and would contravene specific environmental and infrastructural objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Furthermore, du...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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