221387
demolition of the existing structure to the north of the site, (c.62.5sq.m) and the construction of 49 no. 2 storey residential units comprising of 6 no. 4 bed semi detached houses (c.130sq.m each), 25 no. 3 bed semi-detached/terraced houses (c112sq.m each), 14 no. 2 bed semi-detached/terraced houses (c.85sq.m each), 2 no 1 bed ground floor apartments (c.52sq.m each) and 2 no. 1 bed first floor apartments (c53sq.m each). A total of 91 car parking spaces are proposed which includes 5 no. accessible car parking spaces, 3 no. EV car parking spaces and 3 no. visitor spaces. Bicycle parking to the rear of each unit. 1 no. ESB substation is proposed to serve the development. In total the proposal provides for 2,879sq.m of public open space through 3 no. areas throughout the site. Waste water connection will be provided via the private waste water treatment plant at the existing Heatherside development to the west.. All associated site works, service provisions, drainage works, vehicular access to the north west from the existing Heatherside Residential Development (under construction), all internal roads and footpaths, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatment works and public lighting serving the proposed development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the County Development Plan regarding private wastewater treatment plants and fails to adequately address site topography, drainage, and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use of a private wastewater treatment plant materially contravenes Objective CPO 13.17 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, which prohibits such facilities for multi-house developments.
- The design fails to adequately respond to the site's topography, leading to excessive cut and fill, inappropriate retaining structures, and potential overlooking that would be detrimental to residential and visual amenities.
- The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory drainage strategy or sufficient site investigation data, creating risks of stormwater runoff onto the regional road and potential damage to existing watercourses.