Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate safe access with required sightlines, failed to prove site suitability for the proposed wastewater treatment system due to high water table levels, and did not provide adequate evidence of compliance with the Rural Housing Policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sightlines of 90m are insufficient for the L-1014 local primary road, which requires 120m visibility in both directions from a 3.0m setback to ensure traffic safety.
- The site is deemed unsuitable for a septic tank system as water was encountered at 1.63m depth and an unidentified water pipe was found in the trial hole, indicating extreme vulnerability.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary documentation to prove a 'local housing need' under the rural settlement strategy and erroneously submitted a Tipperary County Council application form.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Council’s Rural Housing policyRural settlement strategyNational Roads Authority Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
Decision Document Summary
Tommy and Sara Egan sought permission to construct a 214 sq.m dwelling and wastewater system at Ballykeeffeecastle, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' on a local primary road. The proposal was effectively refused (held for further information) due to significant traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines, the discovery of an unidentified water pipe and high water table in the trial hole making the proposed septic tank unsuitable, and a fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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