Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the site is capable of the safe disposal of treated effluent without risk to public health or the environment, particularly given the extreme vulnerability of the local aquifer.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence that the site can safely accommodate an on-site wastewater treatment system without posing a significant risk to public health or the environment.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to the protection of groundwater, which is classified as having 'Extreme Vulnerability' in this specific location.
- There are unresolved concerns regarding the potential impact of the percolation area on both existing and proposed domestic wells in the immediate vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Development Plan Policy 2021-2027Rural Housing PolicyAreas under Urban InfluenceQualifying Criteria for Rural Housing
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and on-site sewerage treatment system at Licketstown, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. While the applicant was found to comply with the rural housing policy for an 'Area of Urban Influence', the application was refused due to critical environmental and public health concerns. The planning authority determined that the applicant failed to prove the site's suitability for wastewater disposal, citing the extreme vulnerability of the local a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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