Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development relies on an unauthorized private wastewater treatment system and lacks sufficient technical information to demonstrate environmental safety or compliance with policies favoring public infrastructure connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of a private shared wastewater treatment plant for a multi-house development is contrary to policies PW. P3 and WT. P2 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which prioritize public infrastructure.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to assess the feasibility of connecting to the public sewer or to justify the use of an existing unauthorized treatment plant that lacks planning permission.
- The absence of critical technical data, including site suitability reports and drainage calculations, presents an unacceptable risk of pollution to surface and groundwater, potentially impacting the River Barrow SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.4Policy PW. P3Policy WT. P2Section 15.5Chapter 16Section 16.10.10Section 16.10.07
Decision Document Summary
Richard Tierney sought permission for 8 serviced sites at 'The Old Mill', St Mullins, Co. Carlow, as an extension to an unfinished residential estate. The proposal was refused by Carlow County Council primarily because it intended to connect to an unauthorized private wastewater treatment system, which contradicts County Development Plan policies favoring public network connections for multi-unit developments. Furthermore, the application was deemed deficient due to a lack of technical informati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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