Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate backland siting which fails to integrate with the rural landscape and impacts residential amenity, combined with public health concerns regarding the excessive concentration of wastewater treatment systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes backland development that is non-reflective of traditional siting and fails to integrate into the countryside, setting an undesirable precedent.
- The positioning of the dwelling would adversely impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties, particularly those to the south/south-west, through overlooking and loss of privacy.
- The development would result in an excessive concentration of septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems in the area, which is considered prejudicial to public health and environmental quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.1(3)CPO 9.1(5)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.79ha site at Raheenquill, Tyrrellspass. Although the Planning Authority accepted the applicant's local housing need as the daughter of the landowner, the application was refused because the proposed 'backland' siting behind the existing building line was deemed contrary to proper planning. The decision cited negative impacts on neighboring residential amenity and the cumulative environmental risk...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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