Core Refusal Reason
The proposal for a private water supply is considered premature pending the inclusion of public water upgrades in the Uisce Éireann investment programme, and the applicant failed to demonstrate the technical and environmental viability of the borehole.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application is premature as the public water supply for Graiguenamanagh is not currently scheduled for upgrade within the Uisce Éireann Capital Investment Programme 2020-2024.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the private borehole could provide a safe and reliable water supply for domestic and firefighting purposes without risking public health or the hydrological status of the River Barrow SAC.
- The proposed infrastructure would be located on lands approved as public open space, which would diminish the residential amenity and quality of the existing housing estate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.1.4 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy INFO1.3 of the Graiguenamanagh Tinnahinch Joint Local Area Plan 2021Section 10.1.1 of the Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch Joint Local Area Plan 2021
Decision Document Summary
Corestone 18 Ltd sought permission for an amendment to a previously approved housing development (P19/594) at Cois na Bear, Graiguenamanagh, to install a private bored well, pump house, and storage tank. The proposal was necessitated by existing capacity constraints in the public water network. Kilkenny County Council refused permission because the use of a private well is considered premature until public infrastructure upgrades are programmed. Additionally, the council found that the applicant...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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