Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site is capable of safely treating and discharging effluent due to a high water table, posing a significant risk to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent as site inspections revealed a water table just 150mm below ground level and water present in percolation test holes.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate a functional or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area under urban influence as per Section 7.8.4 of the CDP.
- The proposed development did not adequately demonstrate that the required 145m sightlines could be achieved and maintained at the new entrance onto the R697 Regional Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.11.4Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 13Rural Design GuideSection 9.2.12.1Section 7.8.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.7217-hectare site in the rural townland of Dunnamaggan West. While the Executive Planner initially identified deficiencies regarding rural housing policy compliance and traffic safety sightlines, the application was ultimately refused following a report from the Environment Section. This report highlighted that the water table was found to be only 150mm below ground level with visib...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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