Core Refusal Reason
The site is considered unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system due to the presence of peat soils and poor drainage, which pose a significant risk of ponding, environmental contamination, and public health hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Environment Section recommended refusal on the grounds that the site's peat soils provide inadequate percolation for a wastewater treatment system, leading to a high risk of ponding and flooding.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and the protection of groundwater quality due to the potential for contamination and exposure to microbial pathogens.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the planning status of the existing mobile home on-site and a requirement for further documentation to fully substantiate the applicant's compliance with local rural housing need criteria.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Section 4.12.7Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17RPO 4.80
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to remove an existing mobile home and septic tank and construct a 99.3sqm three-bedroom bungalow with a new wastewater treatment system at Allenwood North, Co. Kildare. The 0.12-hectare site is located in a rural area (Zone 1) characterized by one-off housing and proximity to the Ballynafagh Lake SAC. The application was refused primarily because the site's underlying peat soils and poor drainage characteristics make it unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal, c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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