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(a) demolition of existing porch and construction of new entrance porch; (b) demolition of existing southern extension (bedroom);(c) demolition of existing eastern extension and shed; (d) construction of single storey extension to the east incorporating 2no. bedrooms and a single storey extension to the north incorporating a utility room; (e) covered terrace to the north; (f) skylights to existing roof; associated elevational changes to all elevations; (g) upgrade of waste water treatment system and all ancillary site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide critical information regarding the proximity of the wastewater treatment system to the Group Water Scheme and failed to address the planning status of an apparently unauthorized vehicular entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant did not submit the location of the Group Water Scheme, making it impossible to assess if the proposed wastewater system meets the required 100m separation distance.
  • A recently constructed vehicular access point appears to be unauthorized and lacks planning permission, contributing to a haphazard and piecemeal development pattern.
  • The proposed site layout and parking arrangements fail to demonstrate compliance with relevant engineering standards and the Rural House Design Guide.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.3CPO 6.44Appendix 2 Rural House Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for the demolition of existing non-original extensions and the construction of new single-storey extensions, a covered terrace, and a wastewater system upgrade at Old School House, Ballyorney, Enniskerry. While the residential extensions are considered acceptable in design and scale, the application was not granted (and subsequently refused) due to significant information gaps regarding the protection of the local water supply and the presence of unauthorized site a...
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