Core Refusal Reason
The primary reason for refusal is the unsuitability of the site's soil conditions for the safe attenuation of domestic effluent, as evidenced by high water levels in test holes, which fails to meet EPA Code of Practice standards and poses a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's soil conditions are inadequate for the safe treatment of wastewater, with trial holes showing water levels as high as 0.25m below ground level, failing to comply with the EPA (2021) Code of Practice.
- While the design and siting of the proposed storey-and-a-half dwelling and garage were generally considered acceptable in principle within 'Rural Policy Zone B', the environmental constraints regarding effluent disposal are prohibitive.
- The proposed development is deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the risk of groundwater contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6 Settlement HierarchySection 2.7 Settlement StrategySection 3.9 Rural HousingSection 3.10 Rural Area TypesSection 7.8 Water ServicesSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsRural Policy Zone B
Decision Document Summary
Conor McPadden sought planning permission for a storey-and-a-half domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lisgreaghan, Co. Roscommon, located on a tertiary road near Carrick-on-Shannon. Although the proposal was considered acceptable in principle under the 'Rural Policy Zone B' designation of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, the application was refused. The refusal was based on a negative report from the Environment Department, which found that high water ta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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