Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to extreme groundwater vulnerability and its proximity to a public water supply source protection area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site fails to meet the requirements of the 2021 EPA Code of Practice for the safe disposal of effluent.
- The presence of mature trees on-site creates a significant risk of roots providing preferential flow paths for pollutants to reach groundwaters.
- The proposed development is located in an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability and in close proximity to the Source Protection Area for the Boyle Ardcarn Public Water Supply, posing a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Roscommon 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 applicants sought permission for a substantial 598sqm contemporary dwelling and a 104sqm garage on a 1.39-hectare mature woodland site in Ballyardan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Although the proposal was deemed acceptable in principle within a 'Remaining Rural Area' and the design was generally considered site-appropriate, the application was refused due to critical environmental constraints. The Planning Authority, following a negative report from the Environment Department, concluded that the si...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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