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for the construction of 2no. two-storey detached dwellings, together with independent septic tanks and percolation areas and all associated site works and landscaping to the rear. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: 1.no detached dwelling has been omitted. The development now comprises 1no. detached dwelling, the design of which has been revised to become a storey-and-a-half style with an adjoining single-storey garage, complete with revised landscaping, SuDs features and vehicular entrance
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed use of a standalone on-site wastewater treatment system (WWTS) instead of connecting to the available public foul sewer network, which contravenes local planning objectives and fails to meet mandatory EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The installation of a standalone on-site wastewater treatment system is not considered best practice where a public foul sewer is available in the immediate vicinity.
- The development materially contravenes Objectives IN O15 and IN O18 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which require connection to public infrastructure and full compliance with EPA standards.
- The submitted proposal for a standalone WWTS fails to achieve the required separation distances set out in the EPA Code of Practice, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.