Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding the adequacy and compliance of the wastewater treatment system and the fact that the proposal would consolidate unauthorized commercial-style development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021 or can accommodate the increased loading from the proposed 6-bedroom dwelling.
- There is a physical conflict between the denoted location of the septic tank and percolation area and an existing hard-surfaced yard, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
- The development would represent the consolidation of unauthorized works, including a commercial-scale yard for vehicle storage and various sheds, which undermines planning regulations and impacts local amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.44CPO 13.16CPO 17.35Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a significant extension and attic conversion to a detached bungalow at Magnamore, Lisheens, Co. Wicklow, situated within the Western Corridor landscape area. Wicklow County Council refused permission on two main grounds: the potential public health risk arising from unverified and potentially compromised wastewater treatment facilities, and the unacceptable consolidation of unauthorized commercial-style development on the site. The planning authority determined that the lac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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