Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to concerns regarding flood risk, traffic safety at the proposed entrance, and the suitability of the site for a private wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in an area identified as being at risk of flooding, and the applicant failed to adequately address these risks through a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment.
- The proposed vehicular entrance would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines onto the public road, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the site is capable of safely disposing of domestic effluent via the proposed wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter without risk to groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Kevin O'Donnell sought planning permission (Ref: 25/61254) for a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment unit, and vehicular entrance at Treanlewis, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The proposal, situated in a rural area, was referred to several internal departments including Roads, Environment, and for a Flood Risk Assessment. The application was refused primarily due to the site's location in a flood-prone area, concerns over traffic safety at the new entrance, and potential environmental impacts fr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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