Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development failed to demonstrate that the site could satisfactorily treat wastewater in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice due to poor ground conditions and a high water table, posing a significant risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is classified as a ruin rather than a habitable dwelling, meaning the proposal must be assessed as a new development rather than a replacement or upgrade, requiring full compliance with current EPA standards.
- The site failed the EPA Code of Practice 2021 due to a high water table and poor soil suitability, meaning the proposed wastewater treatment system would constitute an unacceptable public health hazard and risk of pollution.
- The proposed site entrance provides inadequate sightlines in a northerly direction, and the Planning Authority determined that the removal of mature hedgerow required to achieve safety standards would be inappropriate for this rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR SET POL 6RUR SET POL 7RUR SET POL 8RUR SET POL 11RUR SET POL 12RUR SET OBJ 2Section 9.7WWT POL 1LCA POL 1LCA POL 2Section 11.3NH POL 1NH POL 3NH POL 5LD POL 2LD POL 3Section 11.10TWH POL 4Section 13Section 13.11Section 13.11.1Section 13.16.4Section 13.17.3Table 13.5Section 3.17.4Section 3.17.5
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the demolition of a ruined cottage and the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, domestic shed, and wastewater treatment system at Keelrin, Corrawaleen, Co. Leitrim. The site is situated in an Area of High Visual Amenity near Garadice Lake. Leitrim County Council refused the application primarily because the site's poor ground conditions and high water table prevent the safe disposal of domestic effluent, which is contrary to Policy WWT POL 1 of the Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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