Core Refusal Reason
The development is essential infrastructure required to provide adequate wastewater capacity for the growth of Maynooth and Kilcock, aligns with strategic national and local planning policies, and will not negatively impact the integrity of European sites or local heritage with appropriate mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is consistent with the strategic objectives of the Kildare County Development Plan to provide necessary wastewater infrastructure to support sustainable growth and core strategy targets.
- The Appropriate Assessment concluded that, subject to the implementation of mitigation measures outlined in the Natura Impact Statement, the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the Rye Water Valley / Carton SAC.
- The development is acceptable in terms of its impact on built heritage, archaeology, and traffic safety, and it will not result in significant long-term injury to the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy IN P3Objective IN O12Objective IN O13Policy AH P1Policy AH P6Policy AH P7Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2027
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates an application by Uisce Éireann for the 'Maynooth Transfer Pipeline,' involving upgrades to the Maynooth Wastewater Pumping Station and the installation of a 9.8km pipeline (7.9km within Co. Kildare) to transfer wastewater to the Leixlip Treatment Plant. The site context is primarily rural, with the pipeline route passing adjacent to the protected boundary wall of Carton Demesne and within Zones of Archaeological Potential. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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