Core Refusal Reason
The application for a wastewater treatment system is considered premature in the absence of planning permission for the redevelopment of the derelict ruin it is intended to serve, and the site's suitability for effluent disposal has not been satisfactorily demonstrated.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The granting of permission for a new wastewater treatment system is premature pending the receipt of planning permission for the re-development or replacement of the derelict ruin on-site.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site is suitable for the provision of an on-site effluent treatment system, meaning the development would be prejudicial to public health.
- The existing structure is a small derelict ruin that has undergone unauthorized rebuilding works and likely requires a full planning application for restoration and extension which was not sought in this instance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6.3Section 5.5.2Objective KCDP 5-14Objective RS-10
Decision Document Summary
John Dooly sought permission to install a wastewater treatment system to serve a derelict cottage at Knocknaskeha, Killarney, located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because it is considered premature to approve site services before the principle of redeveloping the ruin into a dwelling has been established through the planning process. Additionally, the authority determined that the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site's gr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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