Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsuitable ground conditions for wastewater treatment (high water table and poor percolation) and the potential for adverse impacts on a nearby Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site exhibits poor percolation and a high water table, meaning it cannot safely attenuate and dispose of wastewater in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The Planning Authority could not conclude that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Corliskea/Trien/Cloonfelliv Bog SAC (Site Code: 002110).
- The proposed development would be injurious to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PPH 3.13Section 12.24Section 12.9Section 12.7Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
Damian Kelly and Roisin Hanly applied for permission to construct a two-storey detached dwelling and domestic garage with a tertiary treatment system at Cloonfelliv, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. While the proposal was considered acceptable in principle under rural housing policy for 'Remaining Rural Areas', it was refused primarily because site inspections revealed a high water table and marly subsoil unsuitable for wastewater disposal. Additionally, the site's proximity to a Special Area of Conser...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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