Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to failed percolation tests, posing a risk of environmental pollution and a threat to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site failed the mandatory site characterisation process (T-Test), indicating that the soil conditions are unsuitable for the proposed wastewater treatment system.
- Granting permission would create a distinct risk of environmental pollution, specifically the potential for effluent ponding on-site, which is prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it cannot be demonstrated that foul drainage can be safely managed on the landholding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for the demolition of an existing farmhouse and the construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling at Caher East, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, a location designated as a 'Visually Sensitive Area'. While the Planning Authority was satisfied with the applicants' rural housing need and the visual impact of the design, the proposal was refused following a negative report from the Site Assessment Unit. The refusal is based on the site's failure to pass mandatory percolati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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