Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development poses an unacceptable risk of environmental pollution and is premature due to insufficient evidence that the private wastewater treatment plant (Grange Manor/Ruden Homes Ltd) can adequately treat effluent in compliance with its discharge license, potentially impacting the River Bride and Cork Harbour SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Grange Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant has a history of significant breaches and non-compliance with its discharge license, and the applicant has not provided sufficient analysis to prove additional loading will not exacerbate these water quality issues.
- The proposed connection to a privately managed WWTP with existing capacity and performance deficiencies would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement and definitive data on water quality impacts, it cannot be concluded that the development would not have a significant effect on the Cork Harbour Special Protected Area (Site Code: 004030).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028Development boundary objective KO-DB-01ZU 18-9 Existing Residential/Mixed ResidentialCore Strategy B1Settlement Type 'Key Villages'
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a five-bedroom, two-storey detached dwelling on a 0.078ha serviced site within the Grange Manor residential estate in Ovens, Co. Cork. The site is located in a designated 'Key Village' and is zoned for residential use under the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028. While Cork County Council initially granted permission, the decision was appealed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). The Inspector's evaluation focused on wastewater servicing, noting that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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