21/6764

The construction of a residential development. The proposed development includes 16 no. dwelling houses including 12 no. 3 bedroom and 4 no. 4 bedroom houses, car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and all ancillary site works and services. Access to the proposed development will be via an existing access from Ros Álainn to be upgraded as part of this development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Prematurity of development due to existing water pressure constraints and potential risks to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is considered premature due to existing water pressure constraints within the network and the uncertain timeframe for their resolution.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the water supply network serving the adjacent Ros Alainn estate cannot guarantee a robust supply to the new development and would likely exacerbate existing local issues.
  • The proposed water supply arrangements are deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed a residential development at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal primarily on the grounds of infrastructural deficiency, specifically regarding water supply. The decision noted that the existing network suffers from pressure constraints that would make the development premature. Furthermore, the authority concluded that connecting to the neighbouring Ros Alainn estate's network would threaten the stability of the existing supply and p...
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