Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a restrictive site that fails to meet environmental safety standards for wastewater treatment, traffic safety requirements for sight lines, and lacks adequate environmental screening for protected sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents over-development of a restrictive site and is non-compliant with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice regarding wastewater treatment separation distances, posing a threat to public health and environmental quality.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical details regarding set back splays and sight lines, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the entrance would not constitute a traffic hazard.
- Insufficient information was submitted to rule out significant negative impacts on the Lough Oughter Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.5 Existing Residential14.5.1 Objective14.5.2 Vision
Decision Document Summary
Fiona Mc Gonnell sought permission to construct a dormer dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.2934 ha site at Carrickane, Cavan Town. While the site is zoned 'Existing Residential' under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, the application was refused due to the restrictive nature of the site and its proximity to a watercourse and public road. The proposal was deemed over-development as it failed to meet mandatory EPA wastewater separation distances, lacked evidence of safe tr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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