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for (A) Erection of single storey type house, (B) Garage / store for domestic use, (C) Installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with polishing filter percolation area and (D) New vehicular recessed entrance and access driveway and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of revised site entrance, site boundaries and revised house type

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal involves the excessive removal of approximately 70m of mature hedgerow which impacts rural character and biodiversity, alongside unresolved concerns regarding pluvial flooding and technical deficiencies in the wastewater treatment system design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed removal of approximately 70m of mature hedgerow to achieve sightlines is considered excessive and contrary to development plan policies aimed at protecting biodiversity and rural character.
  • The subject site is identified as being prone to pluvial flooding, and the application lacks a site-specific flood risk assessment or mitigation strategy to ensure the development is suitable for the location.
  • The wastewater treatment system design is technically flawed as it utilizes surface percolation values rather than subsurface values for the soil polishing filter calculations.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P12Policy HO P30Policy TM O102Policy BI O26Policy HOP26Objective HOO59Policy HOP15

Decision Document Summary

Kathryn Snell sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment plant on a triangular agricultural site in Corbally, Two Mile House, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant met local need requirements and the building design was deemed unobtrusive, the planning authority raised significant concerns. The primary issues include the extensive loss of mature hedgerows, the site's vulnerability to pluvial flooding, and technical errors in the site suitability report regardi...
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