Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is premature due to the existing deficiency in the capacity of the Aughrim wastewater treatment plant, which is currently operating over its design limit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The wastewater treatment plant serving Aughrim is currently over capacity (1,840pe loading vs 1,500pe design capacity), making the provision of new sewerage facilities premature.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area until such time as the wastewater constraints are reasonably expected to cease.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 90m sightlines for the 60km/h speed limit on the R747 regional road, providing only 70m in the submitted plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.2CPO 4.3CPO 4.6CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.26CPO 12.48Appendix 1 Section 3.1.6AUG8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for the demolition of an existing 18sq.m timber dwelling and the construction of a new 135sq.m bungalow on a 0.120ha site at Arklow Road, Aughrim. While the site is zoned 'Existing Residential' and the principle of infill development was supported by various housing policies, the application was refused primarily because the Aughrim wastewater treatment plant is significantly over capacity. Furthermore, the planning authority noted that the proposed access ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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