Core Refusal Reason
The site failed mandatory soil characterisation tests, indicating that domestic effluent cannot be safely disposed of on-site, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development failed the required site characterisation 'T' tests, demonstrating that the soil conditions are unsuitable for the adequate disposal of domestic effluent.
- The Site Assessment Unit determined that the installation of a new wastewater treatment system would pose an unacceptable risk of environmental pollution and effluent ponding at the surface.
- Granting permission would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the high risk of environmental contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-16KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.4Section 5.8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to extend an existing traditional vernacular dwelling and upgrade the wastewater treatment system at Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry, a site located within a visually sensitive 'Other Rural Area'. Although the principle of restoring the vacant structure was considered under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, the application was refused following a negative report from the Site Assessment Unit. The refusal was based on the site's failure to meet drainage stan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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