Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical evidence to demonstrate the feasibility and robustness of proposed foul and storm water service connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide surveyed invert levels or specific gradients to prove that gravity connections to existing services are technically feasible.
- The reliance on engineering assumptions rather than verified data creates unacceptable uncertainty regarding the viability of the proposed drainage layout.
- The restricted nature of the site and the complexity of the house design raise significant concerns about the robustness of both gravity and pumped service solutions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house and associated site works at The Rock, Abbey-Lands, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development due to a lack of detailed engineering evidence concerning service connections. Specifically, the absence of surveyed invert levels and the use of assumptions regarding gravity falls meant the feasibility of the drainage layout could not be confirmed. Combined with the site's physical constraints, these engineering uncert...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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