Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that effluent from the development can be adequately disposed of on-site, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details to confirm that the wastewater treatment system's gravel distribution layer was sized and designed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice.
- The applicant did not resolve discrepancies between the submitted site layout drawings and the official Land Registry site boundaries despite being invited to do so.
- The Site Assessment Unit issued a negative report, concluding that the development is prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and development of the area due to inadequate effluent disposal arrangements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an 88sqm, three-bedroom extension to a single-storey cottage located at Kilconly, Ballybunion. The proposal was refused by Kerry County Council primarily because the applicant failed to address concerns regarding the technical design of the wastewater treatment system and discrepancies in the site boundaries. The Planning Authority concluded that it was not satisfied that effluent could be safely disposed of on-site, making the development prejudi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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