Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe attenuation and disposal of domestic wastewater due to high water levels in the trial hole and inconsistencies in the submitted site characterisation report.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority was satisfied that the applicant demonstrated a site-specific social housing need to reside in this rural area.
- The proposed site layout, visual design, and traffic safety measures (90m sight lines) were found to be acceptable and compliant with development plan standards.
- Permission was refused because the high water table observed during site inspection and inconsistencies in the site characterisation report indicate the site cannot safely treat and dispose of effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement Policy2.6: Settlement Hierarchy2.7 Settlement StrategyChapter 3: People, Places & Houses3.9 Rural Housing3.10 Rural Area TypesChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationSection: 7.8 WaterChapter 12: Development Management12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsTable 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaFigure 12.4
Decision Document Summary
Kathleen Morgan sought permission to construct a domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonycolgan, Donamon, Co. Roscommon. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need and the proposal met design and access requirements, the application was refused following a negative report from the Environment Section. The refusal was based on the discovery of high water levels in the trial hole and inaccuracies in the site characterisation report, meaning th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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