Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to high water table levels, and the applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate compliance with rural housing 'local need' criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is considered unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system because high water table levels and poor percolation pose a significant risk of pollution to groundwater and surface water, which is prejudicial to public health.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria for Rural Housing Policy Zone 2 as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3(b)
Decision Document Summary
Denise and Neil Sinden sought planning permission for a single-storey detached house, domestic store, and associated site works at Pullagh, Kildangan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as Rural Housing Policy Zone 2. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the site was deemed unsuitable for a private wastewater treatment system due to a high water table, which presents a risk to public health and the environment. Additionally, the planning autho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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