Core Refusal Reason
The application was deferred for Further Information due to insufficient evidence of local housing need, the absence of a site characterization report for wastewater treatment, and inadequate sightlines for the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a site-specific rural housing need, with conflicting information provided regarding the ownership of their current residence.
- No site characterization report was submitted, meaning the Planning Authority could not assess the suitability of the site for the proposed proprietary wastewater treatment system.
- The proposed entrance lacks the required 70-metre unobstructed sightlines, and the necessary remedial works involve third-party lands for which no written consent was provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3Section 9.4RD POL 9WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
Jamie McGurl sought permission for a bungalow, garage, and wastewater system at Clonmore, Kildalkey, a site located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. While the architectural design was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority determined that the application was deficient in three key areas: the substantiation of local housing need under Section 9.4 of the Development Plan, the technical assessment of wastewater disposal, and the provision of safe road access. Consequently,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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