Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical detail regarding site ownership, safe effluent disposal in an area with a high water table, and the achievement of required traffic sightlines without excessive environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to clarify and demonstrate that the proposed site boundaries are within the stated landowner's ownership, particularly in light of third-party submissions disputing the red line boundary.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is considered high-risk and potentially non-compliant with EPA standards due to a high water table recorded as close as 90mm to ground level during site inspection.
- The proposal did not adequately demonstrate the achievement of 90m sightlines or provide a qualified arborist's assessment regarding the impact of roadside boundary removal on existing trees and hedgerows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2.5 (Woodland, Trees and Hedgerows)Rural Housing Policy (Area Under Urban Influence)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 228sq.m dwelling and garage on a 0.539ha site at Brittasdryland, Kilmanagh, located within an 'Area Under Urban Influence.' While the applicants met the rural settlement strategy, the planning authority identified significant technical deficiencies. The application was refused (or held in abeyance) due to unresolved boundary disputes, critical concerns regarding the suitability of the site for wastewater treatment given the high groundwater levels, and the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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