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(1) MINOR REPOSITIONING OF ACCESS LANEWAY AND HOUSES NUMBER 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF NO. 05/70161, (2) EXISTING SITE FINISHED AND ASSOCIATED WORKS TO HOUSES NUMBER 1 AND 2 ORIGINALLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 05/70161, (3) EXISTING EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR HOUSES NUMBER 1 AND 2, (4) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES NUMBER 1 AND 2 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 05/70161, (5) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE NUMBER 3 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 07/70963 AND PERMISSION FOR (1) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS LANEWAY TO INCLUDE COMPACTED GRAVEL FINISH TO LANEWAY ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISISON UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 05/70161 (2) CONSTRUCTION OF SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO SITE ENTRANCE AND ACCESS LANEWAY ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 05/70161 (3) CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS FOOTPATH FROM ROADSIDE ENTRANCE TO HOUSE NUMBER 4 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 05/70161 (4) INSTALLATION OF NEW EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR HOUSES NUMBER 3 AND 4, WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF SAID HOUSES, (5) COMPLETION OF SITE FINISHES TO HOUSES NUMBER 3 AND 4 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 07/70963, (5) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE NUMBER 4 ORIGINALLY GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 07/70963 AND (6) COMPLETION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is recommended for grant as it is considered compatible with the visual and residential amenities of the area, ensures road safety, and protects public health, specifically aligning with objectives to resolve unfinished residential developments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The four dwelling houses were substantially completed within the lifetime of the parent permission, and their minor repositioning does not significantly impact visual or residential amenity.
  • The wastewater treatment and percolation arrangements, both existing for plots 1 & 2 and proposed for plots 3 & 4, are technically capable of handling effluent without risk to public health or the environment.
  • The proposed access road completion and surface water drainage systems are acceptable and accord with proper planning, subject to conditions regarding technical standards and road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Donegal County Development Plan 2018 – 2024Objective CS-O-14Policy CS-P-7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks retention permission for the repositioning of an access laneway and four houses, along with existing effluent systems for two houses, and planning permission for the completion of these houses and associated site works at Tonduff, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The site is located in a high scenic amenity area of the Inishowen Peninsula. A third-party appeal contested land ownership and raised concerns regarding boundary encroachment and wastewater management. The Inspector determined...
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