Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a local rural housing need and the proposed wastewater treatment system posed a risk to public health due to insufficient separation distances from a group water scheme.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet the criteria for a 'local rural person' with a 'local rural housing need' as required by Objective CDP3.11 for areas under Strong Urban Pressure.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system does not meet the minimum 60m separation distance from the Sallybank Group Water Scheme extraction point, violating the EPA Code of Practice and Objective CDP8.27.
- The development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP3.11CDP8.27CDP13.3CDP2.1CDP8.4CDP8.5
Decision Document Summary
Pat Kinsella sought outline permission for a single dwelling, garage, and associated services at Sallybank, Truagh, Clonlara, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Pressure. Clare County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need under Objective CDP3.11; second, the proposed wastewater treatment system was located too close to a group water scheme borehole, failing to meet EPA separa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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