Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence and inability to safely dispose of wastewater on-site in accordance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate compliance with the criteria for rural generated housing in an 'Area under Urban Influence', as they did not establish a necessary social or economic link to the locality.
- The site characterisation report was not conducted in accordance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice, and the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely attenuate and dispose of wastewater.
- A site inspection revealed water in the trial hole, indicating that the site is unsuitable for effluent disposal and that the development would therefore be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6Section 2.7Section 3.9Section 3.10Section 7.8Policy Objective PPH 3.13Table 3.1Table 3.2Policy Objective ITC 7.46
Decision Document Summary
John and Anita McEnroe sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and a proprietary effluent treatment system at Creggan Townland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under urban influence in the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because the applicants failed to prove a genuine rural housing need or a functional link to the area. Furthermore, the proposed wastewater treatment ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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