Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with wastewater separation distances and exceeding floor area limits for replacement dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the minimum separation distance from the foreshore required by the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk to public health.
- The replacement dwelling exceeds the floor area of the original structure by approximately 22sqm, which is prohibited under the specific objectives of the Local Area Plan.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to environmental and policy non-compliance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TA06 (b) of the Courtown and Riverchapel Local Area Plan 2015-2021 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing single-storey detached dwelling at Glen (Richards), Ardamine, to be replaced by a new dwelling. The application was refused by the local authority on two primary grounds: first, the wastewater treatment system did not provide the mandatory separation distance from the foreshore as required by the EPA Code of Practice; and second, the proposed replacement dwelling was larger than the original, violating Objective TA06 (b) of the Courtown and Riv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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