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for the construction of 30 dwellings over two phases. 1. Demolition of existing partially completed dwellings including 2 number units currently at wall plate level, 5 number units at ground floor slab level and 4 number units at foundation level. 2. New vehicular and pedestrian access on to public road to south west of site including construction of a roadside footpath along the site frontage. Integration of new road and footpath to existing Cluain Ard development. Temporary construction traffic access onto local road to the southwest of the site. 3. Phase 1 comprises construction of 20 dwellings as follows; 2 number semi-detached two bedroom bungalow dwellings (type 6), 2 number semi-detached three bedroom dormer dwellings (type 5), 2 number detached three bedroom bungalow dwellings (type 4a), 6 number detached four bedroom two storey dwellings (type 3), 4 number detached four bedroom two storey dwellings (types 2a and 2b) and 4 number detached four bedroom two storey dwellings (type 1). 4. Phase 2 comprises construction of 10 dwellings as follows; 5 number detached three bedroom bungalow dwellings (types 4a and 4b), 1 number detached four bedroom two storey dwellings (type 3) and 4 number detached four bedroom two storey dwellings (type 2a and 2b). 5 All associated site development and facilitation works to include civil engineering works to achieve proposed construction levels, roads, footpaths, drainage and sewerage networks, watermain, electrical and telecommunications service connections, boundary treatments, landscaping works, playground along with all associated site development and facilitating works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature pending the necessary upgrade and commissioning of the Kilmead Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), as current discharges fail to meet EU Water Framework Directive objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The connection to the foul sewer is premature as the local wastewater treatment plant lacks the capacity to accommodate the development without further degrading the water quality of the Kildoon River tributary.
- The proposal would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its impact on the receiving water environment.
- It has not been demonstrated that the development would not have a significant adverse impact on the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation (SAC) given the current operating deficiencies of the Kilmead WWTP.