Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would consolidate unauthorized development on-site and lacks sufficient environmental and archaeological assessments to ensure the protection of sensitive Natura 2000 sites and recorded monuments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would facilitate and consolidate unauthorized uses and structures at Kippure Holiday Village, undermining planning legislation and the core principles of the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed percolation area is located within the confines of Recorded Monument WI006-015, and the absence of a required archaeological assessment means the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the works would not negatively impact this heritage feature.
- The application failed to provide adequate Appropriate Assessment (AA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screenings, particularly regarding in-combination effects and the risk of groundwater contamination (ammonia) affecting the River Liffey and Poulaphouca Reservoir SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 8.1CPO 8.2CPO 8.3CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 13.18CPO 13.19CPO 13.20CPO 13.21CPO 13.22CPO 17.5CPO 17.6CPO 17.7CPO 17.15CPO 17.21CPO 17.22CPO 17.25CPO 17.26CPO 17.28CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.37CPO 17.38
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment system at Kippure Holiday Village, County Wicklow, to accommodate a capacity of 600 PE. The site is located in a sensitive rural area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is hydrologically linked to the Poulaphouca Reservoir SPA. Wicklow County Council refused the application because it would consolidate unauthorized developments on the lands, lacked a necessary archaeological assessment for ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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