Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the site's unsuitability for on-site wastewater treatment, lack of evidence regarding the building's vernacular residential history, and insufficient surface water drainage (SuDS) details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the structure was previously in residential use or that it is structurally capable of supporting the proposed renovation works as required by vernacular building policies.
- The site is fundamentally unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system due to a shallow water table and poor subsurface percolation, posing a significant risk to public health.
- The application lacked a detailed Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) design and failed to demonstrate the hydraulic connectivity or capacity of the existing drainage infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.5.15.13Policy IUP10Objective DMSO200Objective DMSO202Objective IUO9Objective IUO10
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the renovation of a structure at Parnelstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The proposal was refused primarily because the site was deemed unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system due to poor percolation rates and a high water table, which violates EPA standards. Additionally, the applicant failed to prove the building's historical residential status or structural integrity as required for vernacular buildings, and the submission lacked necessary d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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