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to construct 7 No. detached 4 bedroom dwellinghouses with detached sheds together with all associated site development works, wastewater pre-treatment and connections to public services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is considered premature due to existing deficiencies in the public sewerage system in Lahinch and the potential risks to public health and water quality posed by the proposed temporary on-site wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is premature as the Lahinch Wastewater Treatment Plant currently fails to meet emission limit values and requires significant infrastructure upgrades before it can accommodate additional loading.
  • The proposed temporary on-site wastewater treatment system is not a sustainable long-term solution and would set an undesirable precedent for ad-hoc treatment systems in the settlement.
  • The proposal poses a risk of environmental pollution and is prejudicial to public health, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LDR5CDP7.6CDP4.3CDP4.7CDP14.2CDP15.8Appendix A1.3.2

Decision Document Summary

The application by SPL Property Ltd proposed the construction of 7 detached four-bedroom houses on a 0.676-hectare site at School Road, Lahinch, Co. Clare. Although the site is zoned for low-density residential development, Clare County Council refused permission because the local wastewater treatment plant is operating over capacity and failing to meet environmental standards. The council concluded that the development is premature until public infrastructure is upgraded and that the applicant'...
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