Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the site's unsuitability for safe wastewater treatment and surface water management, alongside detrimental impacts on the residential amenity of the neighboring property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can safely treat and discharge effluent or manage surface water without posing a risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed development would likely exacerbate existing drainage and surface water flooding issues at the location, which is contrary to proper planning and public safety.
- The specific design, orientation, and siting of the dwelling would result in an unacceptable loss of privacy and overlooking for the adjacent residential property to the west.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Vivienne King and David Jones applied for permission to construct a combined two-storey and single-storey dwelling with a garage and private wastewater system at Cotterellsbooly, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' near the River Nore SPA and SAC. Kilkenny County Council refused the proposal because the applicant failed to prove the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system due to high water tables and shallow bedrock. Furthermore, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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