22/6294

(a) The construction of a dwelling house and all associated site works (b) Improvement works to existing site entrance, including realignment of roadside boundaries, of adjacent existing dwelling house in order to use same as shared site entrance between the existing dwelling house and the proposed new dwelling house. (c) All associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Public health risk due to the proliferation of on-site wastewater treatment systems and inadequate separation distance data.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The high density of existing on-site water treatment systems and percolation areas in the locality creates a risk to public health.
  • The application failed to provide adequate details regarding separation distances from adjacent treatment systems and private wells.
  • The proposed development is deemed contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development for the region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house and associated site works in Dromdough, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the planning authority due to significant public health concerns. Specifically, the proliferation of individual wastewater treatment systems in the area, combined with a lack of clarity on separation distances from neighboring systems and private wells, was deemed unsustainable and potentially harmful to the local environment....
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