Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment, groundwater protection, and flood risk management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide adequate technical drawings, cross-sections, or certifications for the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system and percolation area.
- The proposed well location fails to maintain the required 40m separation distance from existing percolation areas, posing a risk to groundwater quality and public health.
- A site-specific flood risk assessment and justification test were not submitted despite the site being located within an OPW indicative fluvial flood zone near the Foyle River.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Housing PolicyArea under Urban Influence
Decision Document Summary
Damien Clyne and Cleo Deacon sought permission for a 250sqm single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Foyle South, Gathabawn, Co. Kilkenny. While the applicants were deemed to comply with the Rural Housing Policy for an 'Area under Urban Influence' due to local connections, the application was refused based on significant technical deficiencies. The proposal failed to demonstrate safe wastewater disposal, failed to ensure adequate separation distances for the private well, and did not addres...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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