Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate surface water management and failure to demonstrate compliance with BRE365 soakaway standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that a satisfactory method for the disposal of surface water could be accommodated on the site.
- The proposed soakaway design does not meet BRE365 standards, creating an unacceptable risk of increased surface water flooding in the area.
- The development is contrary to policy objective WM 11-10 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires all new developments to incorporate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
Cited Policies (CDP)
WM 11-10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of 17 terraced three-bedroom dwellings at Chapel Hill, Sleveen East, Macroom, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority primarily due to technical failures regarding drainage infrastructure. The planning authority determined that the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that surface water could be safely managed on-site, noting that the soakaway design failed to meet BRE365 standards. Consequently, the development was deemed prejud...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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