Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the creation of excessive ribbon development and the potential for negative impacts on groundwater quality resulting from a high density of private wastewater systems in a vulnerable area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in the 11th dwelling within a 300-metre stretch of the R-704, constituting an over-proliferation of ribbon development and overdevelopment of the rural area.
- The high density of existing private wells and wastewater treatment plants in an area classified with 'high' groundwater vulnerability poses a significant risk of E. coli and nitrate contamination, prejudicing public health.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could accommodate an additional wastewater treatment system in compliance with the EPA 2021 Code of Practice, given that there are already six systems within a one-hectare area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Area under Urban InfluenceCounty Kilkenny Rural Design GuideEPA 2021 Code of Practice for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems
Decision Document Summary
Christopher Ryan applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and on-site sewerage treatment system at Tinakilly Big, Rosbercon, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located within an 'Area under Urban Influence' near New Ross. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria, Kilkenny County Council refused the application. The refusal was based on the proposal's contribution to unsustainable ribbon development along a regional road a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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