Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a sustainable and safe water supply, specifically regarding the technical feasibility and environmental impact of a private borehole in an area with public water supply deficiencies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that a private borehole could adequately serve the development in terms of water supply, quality, and long-term maintenance.
- The proposal is considered premature given the current deficiencies in the public water network and the absence of scheduled upgrades in the Irish Water Investment Programme.
- The development poses an unacceptable risk to public health and the ecological integrity of the River Barrow Special Area of Conservation (SAC), contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective INFO1.3Section 10.1.4Chapter 10 Infrastructure and Environment (Graiguenamanagh Tinnahinch Joint Local Area Plan 2021)
Decision Document Summary
Greenfield Homes Ltd proposed the construction of 16 semi-detached dwellings at Friars Hill Estate, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, intended to complete an existing residential scheme. The application was refused by Kilkenny County Council primarily because the applicant could not guarantee a secure and safe water supply. Due to significant deficiencies in the local public water infrastructure and a lack of technical data regarding the impact of a proposed private borehole on the River Barrow SAC...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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