2360211

retention of the partial reconstruction and completion of former vacant derelict dwelling house incorporating section of original dwelling house stone walls and completion of the reconstruction of the dwelling house and the installation of a waste water treatment system and percolation area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area Under Urban Influence and insufficient technical information regarding the onsite wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Policy P-RAUI-HOU-1, with evidence suggesting their housing need had likely been met by a previous planning permission in the same community.
  • The subject structure was found to be in a ruinous state and not clearly recognisable as a dwelling, thus failing to meet the criteria for renovation and reuse of derelict houses under Policy P-DHOU-1.
  • Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed onsite wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-RAUI-HOU-1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-LCAP-1P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-WW-5Section 13.4Section 5.3.1Section 5.6.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the retention of partial reconstruction and the completion of a former vacant derelict house, along with the installation of a wastewater treatment system at Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Sligo. The site is situated in a Rural Area Under Urban Influence. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a rural-generated housing need and the original building was too ruinous to qualify for renovation policies. Additionally, the wastewa...
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