2360417

for 1) existinq dwellinq as constructed 2) section of road way to existing dwelling and permission for 1) to clad the existinq dwellinq with concrete board and nap plaster finish 2) extension to existinq dwellinq 3) new treatment plant and soil polishinq filter 4) proposed well and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy for an Area Under Urban Influence and significant public health concerns regarding wastewater treatment on a site with a high water table and flood risk.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this 'Area Under Urban Influence' as required by the rural housing policy set out in Section 7.8.4 of the Development Plan.
  • The proposed wastewater treatment system is considered prejudicial to public health due to a high water table, location within a flood risk zone, and an impractical, circuitous percolation piping layout.
  • The development is inconsistent with the established pattern of development in the area and would detract from the visual character and residential amenities of the rural location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.8.4Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for an existing dwelling and roadway, alongside permission for an extension and a new wastewater treatment system at Ballyhendricken, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area Under Urban Influence'. The proposal was refused because the applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria for rural housing policy, and the site conditions—specifically a high water table and flood risk—rendered the proposed wastewa...
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