Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is considered premature pending the upgrade of the public water supply and fails to demonstrate that a private borehole can provide a safe, sustainable water source without adversely impacting the ecological integrity of the River Barrow SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide an adequate assessment or NIS addendum demonstrating that the bored well would not adversely affect the hydrological regime and ecological integrity of the River Barrow SAC.
- The development is premature as the Graiguenamanagh public water supply is at capacity and is not currently included for upgrading in the Uisce Éireann Water Investment Programme 2020-2024.
- It has not been sufficiently demonstrated that the private borehole can provide a wholesome and clean water supply that meets firefighting demands and public health standards without risk to the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.1.4 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy INFO1.3 of the Graiguenamanagh Tinnahinch Joint Local Area Plan 2021Section 10.1.1 of the Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch Joint Local Area Plan 2021
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for an amendment to an approved housing scheme at Cois na Bearu, Graiguenamanagh, to install a private bored well, pump house, and water storage tanks to serve 33 residential units. The site is located in a residential zone but is constrained by a public water network that is currently at capacity and unable to accept new connections. The application was refused because the developer could not prove the private water supply was a viable, safe, or environmentally s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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