22/4497

The construction of a residential development comprising 88 residential units (2 no. 1-bed; 71 no. 3-bed; and 15 no. 4-bed), comprising 54 no. houses (28 no. semi-detached; and 26 no. townhouse units), 32 no. duplex, and 2 no. apartment. The proposed development will also consist of a creché, new vehicular and pedestrian access from Kennel Hill Road, car parking, shared open spaces, landscaping, a pumping station and all associated ancillary development and site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate wastewater disposal arrangements and associated risks to public health and water quality.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater disposal arrangements, including the pump station, are sufficient to serve the 88 residential units.
  • The development poses a risk of contributing to water pollution at the Annabella location due to insufficient technical information.
  • The proposal is considered prejudicial to public health and fails to meet the requirements for proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This planning application sought permission for a residential development of 88 units in Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal because the applicant did not provide enough evidence to show that the wastewater infrastructure, specifically the pumping station, could handle the development's needs. Consequently, the project was deemed a risk to public health and the local environment, making it incompatible with the sustainable development of the area....
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