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for road infrastructure, vehicular entrances, services, lighting, block wall boundary treatment, Public Open Space and all associated site works required for the provision of 7 no. residential serviced sites. The proposed dwellings, on-site wastewater treatment systems and associated landscaping/boundary treatment for each serviced sites will be the subject of future individual planning applications by the owner of each site

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development of 7 individual wastewater treatment systems was deemed prejudicial to public health and a risk to water quality due to the over-proliferation of such systems in the area and the lack of capacity in the existing local wastewater network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proliferation of individual domestic wastewater treatment systems in the immediate environs, combined with the lack of capacity in the existing network, poses an unacceptable risk of water pollution.
  • The proposed development is contrary to Policy HO P27 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires demonstration of adequate on-site wastewater treatment capacity.
  • The internal road layout and site design are considered poor and car-dominated, failing to provide a safe environment for vulnerable road users or a coherent integration of public open space.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO P27IN O13IN O14IN O15V GP 1V GP 2V GO 1V GO 2V GO 6V GO 9SS1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant proposed the development of 7 serviced residential sites with individual wastewater treatment systems on a 1.2-hectare greenfield site in Two Mile House, Naas. Although the site is designated for 'Serviced Sites' (SS1) under the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, the proposal was refused because the local wastewater infrastructure is at capacity and the addition of multiple private treatment systems would be prejudicial to public health. Furthermore, the planning authority ...
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