22/6663

As constructed dwelling house (permitted under Planning Ref: 04/6231) to include the following: (A) First floor attic conversion to habitable use (including first floor windows and roof lights, together with increase in ridge height of gable annexes), (B) Alterations to external elevations (including fenestration & masonry gable detail and omission of front porch), (C) Domestic shed and (D) Revised site boundaries (change of plan and layout).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate that the dwelling is served by a compliant wastewater treatment system, posing a risk to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate that the wastewater treatment system serving the 'as constructed' dwelling is compliant with required standards.
  • The development is contrary to policy objective RP 5-23 of the County Development Plan regarding environmental and public health protections.
  • Granting retention would be prejudicial to public health and would conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RP 5-23

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for a dwelling house as constructed at 'Redbreast', Knocknalurgan, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, following a previous 2004 permission. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because it was not proven that the existing wastewater treatment infrastructure meets necessary compliance standards. Due to the potential risk to public health and the conflict with County Development Plan policy RP 5-23, the development was deemed unsustainable in its ...
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