Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment capacity, parking and HGV circulation, and flood risk management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing septic tank is located within the site boundaries and has sufficient capacity to serve the increased employee loading generated by the extension.
- The proposed parking layout and HGV circulation were not adequately justified through a swept path analysis or in accordance with Table 6.4 of the Development Management Standards.
- A site-specific Flood Risk Assessment was not provided despite the site being located within a critical Flood Zone at risk of extreme pluvial flooding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 8-3Policy 8-9Table 6.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 306sqm two-storey office extension to an existing warehouse at Annaholty, Birdhill, located in a rural unzoned area of Co. Tipperary. While the principle of expanding a long-established non-conforming use is supported by Policy 8-9 of the County Development Plan, the application was deemed deficient in critical technical details. The planning authority identified significant concerns regarding the legal siting and capacity of the wastewater treatment system,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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