Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system due to poor ground conditions, specifically a high water table and the presence of peat soils, posing a risk of water pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system as the water table is less than 500mm below ground level during winter months.
- The presence of peat soils underlain by marl/clay/chalk makes the proposed percolation area unsuitable for the disposal of treated wastewater.
- Permitting the development would create a significant risk of groundwater pollution and would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9 (iii) and (v)Policy RH1Policy RH10Policy RH12Chapter 4 (Housing)Chapter 14 (Landscape, Recreation and Amenities)Chapter 16 (Rural Design Guidelines)Chapter 17 (Development Management Standards)Appendix 3 (Sustainable Rural Housing)Appendix 4 (Ribbon Development)
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Deering sought permission for a 274sqm part single-storey, part storey-and-a-half dwelling with a detached garage and a private wastewater treatment system at Tully East, Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 2.8km south of Kildare Town. While the design and siting were generally considered acceptable, the application was refused because the site's ground conditions—characterized by a high water table and peat soils—are unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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