Core Refusal Reason
Premature development due to public water deficiency and potential groundwater contamination from on-site services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature due to a deficiency in public water infrastructure and uncertainty regarding when these constraints will be resolved.
- The proposed arrangement of an on-site wastewater treatment system, bored well, and soakaways poses a significant risk of contaminating the drinking water supply.
- The proposal is deemed prejudicial to public health and inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single residential dwelling and a shared vehicular access at Kncokaphonery, Lissavaird, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily because the area lacks adequate public water infrastructure, making the development premature. Furthermore, the reliance on private on-site services—specifically the combination of wastewater treatment and a bored well—was found to pose an unacceptable risk of groundwater contamination, thereby threatening...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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