Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to shallow bedrock (less than 500mm), which fails to meet EPA standards and poses a risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Site characterisation and trial hole logs identified bedrock at a depth of less than 500mm below ground level, which is insufficient for effective wastewater treatment.
- The proposed on-site wastewater treatment system does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 5.4.2 of the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (2021).
- Failure to demonstrate a viable method for effluent disposal means the development would be prejudicial to public health and could lead to environmental contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4 of the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing Policy
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dormer dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.227ha site at Rathinure, Glenmore, intended for the son of a local landowner. While the applicant met the 'Urban Influence' rural housing criteria, the local authority refused permission based on technical site constraints. Specifically, the presence of shallow bedrock prevents the installation of a safe effluent disposal system in accordance with EPA guidelines, rendering the site unsuita...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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