Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's lack of natural boundaries for landscape integration and the inability to verify the suitability of the wastewater treatment system because test holes were filled in prior to inspection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is bereft of the minimum two natural existing boundaries required by Policy RHP 1 to adequately shelter, enclose, and soften the visual impact of the development on the countryside.
- A fully informed decision regarding the suitability of the proposed wastewater treatment system could not be made because the test trial holes were filled in on the day of the Environmental Health Officer's inspection.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to insufficient information regarding domestic effluent treatment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Policy WWTP 1Section 2.8.1Policy RHP 5Section 15.16Section 15.17.2Section 15.27
Decision Document Summary
Martin and Colette McElmeel proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, a packaged wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Killycarnan, Monaghan. The site is situated in the central portion of a large roadside field where the existing roadside boundary was to be removed to achieve sight distances. Monaghan County Council refused permission primarily because the site lacks established natural boundaries for landscape integration, violating Policy RHP 1. Furthermore, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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