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for (A) construction of a dormer type house, (B) Garage/Store for domestic use, (C) Installation of a Corcoran Effluent Treatment System and Ecoflo Tertiary system percolation area and (D) New vehicular recessed entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to a high water table (measured at 300mm below ground level), which fails to meet the minimum requirements of the EPA Code of Practice and poses a risk to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to comply with the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems as the water table was measured at 300mm below ground level, significantly above the required 500mm minimum for safe discharge.
  • The inability to safely treat and discharge wastewater on-site would be prejudicial to public health and would likely result in groundwater pollution.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policies WW11, RH9(iv), and RH9(vi) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, which mandate full compliance with environmental standards for rural housing developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy WW11Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH9(vi)Policy RH2Policy RH10Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought planning permission for a detached dormer dwelling, garage, and an on-site wastewater treatment system at Commons North, Suncroft, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area between Suncroft and Cutbush. While the design and access were generally considered acceptable by the planning authority, the application was refused because site investigations revealed a high water table just 300mm below ground level. This level does not meet the mandatory EPA standards for safe ...
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