Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's environmental unsuitability for wastewater treatment and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local need for rural housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to a high water table and poor soil percolation, which would lead to 'ponding' and pose an unacceptable risk of water pollution.
- The applicant failed to meet the local need criteria as the subject site is located in excess of 5km from their original 'homeplace' in the rural area of Clane.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P27Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
Dermot O'Connell proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Coolree, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a highly sensitive rural landscape near the Ballynafagh Bog SAC. The Planning Authority refused permission because the site's high water table and peaty soil conditions are unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal, potentially impacting public health and local water quality. Furthermore, the applicant did not satis...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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