Core Planning Reasoning
The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical evidence to demonstrate that the existing on-site wastewater treatment system has the capacity to accommodate the increased loading from the proposed conversion to a six-bedroom dwelling, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inspector determined that the proposed first-floor extension was architecturally acceptable and would not result in an overbearing impact or loss of residential amenity for neighboring properties.
- The increase in bedrooms from three to six represents a material change in wastewater loading that requires a full assessment of the existing septic tank and percolation area.
- In the absence of documentary evidence or site characterization proving the system's adequacy, the development is considered contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.25Policy Objective DM OBJ 50Policy Objective INF OBJ 13Policy Objective DM OBJ 49Zoning Objective A1
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to a proposed first-floor extension and attic conversion at 9 Tetrarch Grove, Clonee, Co. Meath, which would transform a single-storey detached dwelling into a larger six-bedroom property. Meath County Council originally refused permission on two grounds: visual/residential amenity impacts and inadequate wastewater treatment details. Upon review, the Inspector disagreed with the Council's assessment of the design, finding that the extension would not be visually incongruous o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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