Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical information provided regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area to ensure environmental safety and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application lacks the necessary technical detail, specifically detailed cross-sections of the infiltration area, required by the Environment Department to assess the suitability of the wastewater treatment system.
- While the principle of development in a 'Remaining Rural Area' and the proposed site access are considered acceptable, the proposal cannot be granted permission without demonstrating compliance with environmental standards.
- The planning authority is unable to conclude that the development would not be prejudicial to public health or the environment based on the current level of documentation provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning AuthoritiesRoscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 - People, Places and HousingSection 3.10 Rural Area TypesChapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 12 - Development Management StandardsSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsSection 12.24 Roads and Transportation
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a detached dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Moyne, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the planning assessment found the visual impact and road safety arrangements to be generally acceptable, the application follows a previous refusal (PD 22 185) on the same site due to wastewater concerns. The current report concludes that permission ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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