Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with essential technical standards for wastewater treatment and traffic safety, and did not provide sufficient documentary evidence of eligibility under the Rural Housing Policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided a technical report or calculations confirming that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate for a 4-bedroom dwelling and compliant with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- Insufficient documentary evidence was submitted to substantiate the applicant's compliance with the Rural Housing Policy's residency requirements for the local area.
- The proposal fails to meet required traffic safety standards for sightlines at the entrance and lacks a necessary Archaeological Impact Assessment despite being located within the zone of notification for recorded monuments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7- Rural DevelopmentChapter 13 – Requirement for development
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for a single-storey dwelling, entrance, and septic tank system at Garryricken, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area in close proximity to recorded archaeological monuments, including a church and graveyard. The Planning Authority determined that the application could not be granted in its current form, citing significant deficiencies regarding public health (wastewater adequacy), traffic safety (sightline visibility), and archaeolo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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