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Retention Permission to retain (A) existing club facilities consisting of dressing rooms, toilets, stores, gym and external stairs as constructed and Planning Permission for (B) to demolish an external exposed concrete stairs (C) carry out an extension to the existing sports facilities building on site, (D) alterations to both the internal and external façade of the existing building, (E) construct a new stand alone ball wall and (F) along with all associated site works (G) Permission to decommission the existing septic tank and the installation of a proposed waste water treatment unit

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate that effluent from the development can be adequately disposed of on-site, posing a potential risk to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide necessary technical clarifications regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system within the statutory Further Information timeframe.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent generated by the existing and proposed club facilities can be safely and adequately disposed of within the site boundaries.
  • The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health and therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2

Decision Document Summary

Cordal GAA Club sought retention permission for existing club facilities and planning permission for an extension, a new ball wall, and the installation of a new wastewater treatment unit at their site in Ballahantouragh, Cordal. Although the development is located in a 'Rural General' landscape area where such sports facilities are generally supported, the application was refused on public health grounds. The refusal was triggered by the applicant's failure to submit required further informatio...
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