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FOR THE RESTORATION AND ALTERATION OF THE EXISTING DWELLING, ALONG WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING DWELLING, CONVERSION OF THE ATTACHED ANNEX BUILDING TO DWELLING ACCOMMODATION AND CAR PORT. THE REMOVAL OF TREES AND VEGETATION AND THE LOWERING OF THE ROADSIDE SOD AND STONE FENCE TO IMPROVE SIGHTLINES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND SAND POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The site's ground conditions are unsuitable for the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system, posing a significant risk to public health and the groundwater aquifer.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Site characterisation tests (T-tests) failed, demonstrating that the soil is unable to effectively percolate treated effluent.
  • The proposed wastewater treatment unit would result in effluent ponding at the surface, creating an unacceptable risk of environmental pollution to the groundwater aquifer system.
  • The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it poses a direct threat to public health due to inadequate drainage conditions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 5.8KCDP 5-24KCDP 5-25KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27KCDP 5-28KCDP 5-29KCDP 5-30Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-7811.6.3.1 Visually Sensitive Areas

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the restoration, alteration, and extension of an existing dwelling and annex, alongside the installation of a new wastewater treatment system at Behaghane, Castlecove, Co. Kerry. While the Planning Department acknowledged the policy support for renovating vacant vernacular buildings in rural areas, the application was ultimately refused following a negative report from the Site Assessment Unit. The refusal was based on the site's inability to safely dispose of domestic effl...
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