Core Refusal Reason
Technical deficiencies regarding the demonstration of safe vehicular sightlines and the failure to provide adequate information to ensure the protection of neighboring water sources from the proposed wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to accurately illustrate 55m sightlines to the near roadside edge as required by Development Management standards, preventing a determination of safe vehicular access.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the exact location and separation distances of neighboring borewells within 60m of the proposed wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The Site Suitability Assessment (SSA) report was incomplete, specifically Section 4, which is critical for verifying compliance with minimum separation distances for wastewater infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.11.2Section 9.1Policy H29DM standardsWCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 143sqm single-storey dwelling and a tertiary wastewater treatment system on a 0.2-hectare infill site in Carrickanure, Kilmeaden, located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. While the Planning Authority accepted the applicant's local housing need and the site's suitability as an infill development that would not exacerbate ribbon development, the application was refused due to critical technical omissions. The primary grounds for refusal centered o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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