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THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1 NO. TWO STOREY HOUSING UNIT (4 BED DETACHED) AT AN EXISTING SITE WITHIN THE PÁIRC CHUIMIN HOUSING ESTATE (PERMITTED UNDER 16/247, 19/3 AND 22/660). PLANNING PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT FOR THE PROVISION OF 2 NO. CAR PARKING SPACES AND EV CHARGING POINT, DRAINAGE, LANDSCAPING, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS AND SERVICES

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling is located within the mandatory buffer zone setback of a newly constructed wastewater pumping station, which would negatively impact the operation and maintenance of critical public infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling is sited only 4.8 metres from the boundary of a newly constructed Uisce Éireann wastewater pumping station.
  • This proximity is well within the mandatory buffer zone setback required by Uisce Éireann's Codes of Practice.
  • Encroachment into this buffer zone would have a detrimental impact on the pumping station's functionality and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Dunboy Construction Ltd applied for permission to construct a single four-bedroom detached two-storey house within the existing Páirc Chuimin housing estate at Clashagarrane, Kilcummin, Killarney. While the site is zoned for residential use and the proposal was considered acceptable regarding visual impact and road safety, it was refused following a submission from Uisce Éireann. The refusal is based on the house being located within a required safety and maintenance buffer zone for a wastewater...
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