Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered unsuitable due to the presence of peat soil conditions which are incapable of safely disposing of treated wastewater, combined with the failure to provide a necessary Flood Impact Assessment for a site identified as having a medium probability of flooding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's soil composition, identified as peat to peat clay, is fundamentally unsuitable for the disposal of treated wastewater under Section 5.4.2 of the EPA Code of Practice, posing significant risks of effluent ponding and public health hazards.
- The applicant failed to submit a Flood Impact Assessment despite the site being located in an area with a medium probability of flooding, leaving the potential risks to the development and surrounding lands unaddressed.
- The proposal lacks sufficient detail regarding site boundaries, hedging species, and landscaping, which is necessary to mitigate the visual impact of the large-scale dwelling on the rural landscape character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77KCDP 5-14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 246sqm two-storey dwelling and a 73sqm detached garage on a greenfield site at Kilteean, Listowel, Co. Kerry. While the principle of a dwelling for a local applicant was initially considered, the proposal faced critical technical objections following the submission of further information. The Site Assessment Unit determined that the peat-based soil conditions are unsuitable for on-site wastewater treatment, leading to concerns regarding surface ponding an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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