Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location in a highly sensitive landscape, potential ecological impacts on a nearby SAC, inadequate drainage and effluent disposal capabilities, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and unsatisfactory access and water supply arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would negatively impact a Class 3 Special Landscape and potentially harm the integrity of the Kilkieran Bay & Islands SAC due to poor site drainage and hydrological connectivity.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural housing need or satisfactory vehicular access and public water connection arrangements.
- The site's peaty soil and observed water ponding indicate it is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective FL1Policy Objective LCM 1Policy Objective LCM 2DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 61DM Standard 67Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1Objective WW6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Tir an Fhia, Lettermullen, a coastal site within the Gaeltacht designated as a Class 3 Special Landscape. The Planning Authority recommended refusal on multiple grounds, including the failure to substantiate a rural housing need, the potential for significant adverse effects on the nearby Kilkieran Bay & Islands SAC, and the unsuitability of the site for effluent disposal due to poor drainage and peat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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