23/5770

Permission for the part demolition of the existing building, specifically the single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing building, the demolition of ancillary outhouses of the existing building, planning is also sought for construction of 4 no. detached one and a half storey dwellings, 2 no. new shared site entrances for the 4 dwelling, 6 no. off street parking, the removal of the existing septic tank and the installation of 4 no. new waste water treatment units and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inadequate foul drainage infrastructure and the loss of a vernacular building which contravenes heritage and placemaking objectives of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is prejudicial to public health as the site lacks a public sewer and percolation tests indicate the ground is unsuitable for the effective drainage of foul effluent.
  • The demolition of the existing vernacular building would result in the loss of heritage features that make a significant contribution to the local rural character and sense of place.
  • The layout and design of the proposed new dwellings fail to integrate with the streetscape and undermine the simplicity of the traditional rural village setting, materially contravening development plan objectives regarding sustainable placemaking.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 16-19 (a)HE 16-19 (c)PL 3-1 (a)PL 3-1 (b)

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the partial demolition of the Lee Valley Inn in Agharinagh, Dripsey, Co. Cork, to facilitate a new development. The local authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, the lack of public sewerage and the failure of percolation tests rendered the site unsuitable for foul drainage, posing a public health risk. Second, the planning authority found that the demolition of the vernacular building and the poor design of the replacement dwellings would negatively i...
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