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A) construction of a new three-bedroom dormer style dwelling, B) Single storey domestic garage C) Packaged wastewater treatment system and percolation areas. C) Alterations to and existing vehilce entrance to provide a new double recessedvehicle entrance, along with all facilitaitng and associated sitedevelopment works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to a high water table (350mm below ground level), which fails to meet EPA standards and poses a risk to public health and groundwater quality.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • A trial hole inspection determined that the water table is located only 350mm below ground level, which is below the 500mm minimum threshold required by the EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment systems.
  • The site is considered unsuitable for the on-site treatment and disposal of wastewater effluent, and proposed site improvement works are not deemed acceptable to mitigate these conditions.
  • The proposed development would be prejudicial to human health and create an unacceptable risk of groundwater pollution, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH2RH9RH15RR2GI1GI8GI9GI13Section 4.12.6Section 4.13Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Gemma O'Hanlon, sought permission for a three-bedroom dormer dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clarey, Nurney, Co. Kildare. The proposal included the creation of a new dual access by upgrading an existing entrance to address previous traffic safety refusals. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need for the location, the application was refused primarily because site testing revealed a high water table. This environmental constr...
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