22/6587

Construction of one bedroom, one storey dwelling house with walk in wardrobe, en-suite, open plan living/kitchen/dining and office space, storage room, bathroom and outdoor veranda area, Also a proposed secondary treatment package waste water system and all relevant site plans.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Public health risks regarding wastewater management and water supply contamination, combined with an inappropriate architectural design that contravenes local development objectives.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed subdivision of the site would restrict the curtilage of the existing dwelling to the extent that its septic tank drainage system may fail to operate at acceptable standards, posing a risk to public health.
  • The design of the proposed dwelling fails to respect the established rural character and architectural form of the area, materially contravening Objective RP 5-22 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
  • The close proximity of the proposed wastewater treatment system to a shared well on the property creates an unacceptable risk of contaminating the local drinking water supply.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RP 5-22

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a one-bedroom, single-storey dwelling on a subdivided site in Leitrim, Kilworth, Co. Cork. The planning authority refused the development due to significant concerns regarding public health and environmental safety, specifically the potential for the subdivision to compromise existing septic systems and the risk of contaminating a shared well. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed architecturally incompatible with its rural surroundings, failing to mee...
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