Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with wastewater treatment standards, overdevelopment of a restricted site resulting in overbearing impacts, and traffic safety hazards caused by restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to demonstrate compliance with EPA standards regarding separation distances from neighboring wells and existing septic tanks.
- The scale and height of the dwelling on a restricted site would result in haphazard overdevelopment and an overbearing impact on adjacent residential properties.
- The proposed vehicular access onto a busy, poorly aligned road with restricted sightlines constitutes a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-23
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new detached two-storey dwelling and a private wastewater treatment system at Cappagh, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority because the site suitability assessment failed to account for neighboring water sources and existing infrastructure, violating public health standards. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the development represented an over-intensification of a restricted site that would negatively impac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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