Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered premature due to the deficiency in the existing wastewater treatment plant serving the village of Conna and the lack of a definitive timeframe for necessary infrastructure upgrades, making it prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the principle of residential development on the site is acceptable given its location within the settlement boundary, such development is contingent upon satisfactory servicing arrangements which are currently unavailable.
- The Conna Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently overloaded with no planned upgrades by Uisce Éireann, and the proposed use of temporary on-site treatment systems for multiple units is considered inappropriate and a potential pollution threat.
- The proposal conflicts with the strategic aims of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the orderly expansion of key villages where infrastructure must be available to accommodate growth.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.5.19Volume 3 - Section 1.11Section 1.11.17Objective DB-01Objective DB-03Section 4.9.7Policy WM 11-9
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Cork County Council's decision to grant permission for 5 residential serviced sites on a 0.85-hectare site at Conna Hill, Co. Cork. The site is currently agricultural land located within the village settlement boundary. The Inspector acknowledged that the development aligns with the settlement hierarchy in principle and would not significantly injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties or the character of the adjacent NIAH-listed presbytery....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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