Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a high-amenity 'Broad Zone' of the Royal Canal, where it would negatively impact the landscape quality, contravene specific canal protection policies, and pose a risk of water pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated within the 'Broad Zone' of the Royal Canal, an area of high amenity and landscape quality, and would materially contravene policies CPO 12.41 and CPO 12.34 intended to protect the canal's setting and natural heritage.
- The proposal constitutes a new build dwelling within the 100m broad zone buffer of the Royal Canal, which is contrary to Policy CPO 12.42 as it is not an extension of an existing dwelling and would be injurious to the amenity of the area.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed wastewater treatment system would not pose a significant risk of pollution to the adjacent watercourse or a threat to public health and the quality of ground and surface waters.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOU RUR 3CS 12CPO 12.34CPO 12.41CPO 12.42Section 12.8Section 12.5.4
Decision Document Summary
Breda Reilly sought permission for a 79sqm log cabin dwelling and associated works on a site at Kilcurry, Ballymahon, located adjacent to the Royal Canal. The application was refused by Longford County Council primarily because the site falls within the 'Broad Zone' of the canal, a designated high-amenity area where development is restricted to protect the landscape and natural heritage. The inspector also cited concerns regarding the potential for water pollution from the onsite wastewater syst...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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