Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate safe road access and a compliant wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe visibility sightlines can be achieved onto the R-435 in accordance with NRA standards due to the road's vertical geometry.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system design, specifically the use of raised/mounded gravity infiltration trenches, is non-compliant with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding site topography, the extent of cutting and filling required, and the feasibility of a connection to the public water main.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 – 2027Rural Housing PolicyRibbon development
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage on an infill site at Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. While the site was considered suitable for development under the Rural Housing Policy for 'Other Areas', the application was refused due to critical technical deficiencies. Specifically, the applicant failed to prove that adequate sightlines could be achieved on the R-435, proposed a wastewater system that violates current EPA standards, and provided insufficient deta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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