Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the site is capable of safe on-site wastewater treatment and disposal due to a high water table and location within a high-vulnerability source protection area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Site investigations revealed a high water table (400mm below ground level) and water presence in percolation holes, making the proposed sub-surface domestic wastewater treatment system unfeasible.
- The subject site is located within an inner source protection area with high vulnerability, posing a significant risk to the environment and public health from effluent discharge.
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate that the proposed development could be serviced by a wastewater system without contrary impact on the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Ann-Marie Grace applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and garage at Church Hill, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, on a 0.43ha site located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence'. Although the applicant was deemed to comply with the rural settlement strategy, the application was refused following a negative report from the Environment Section. The refusal was based on the site's inability to safely manage on-site effluent disposal, given the high water table and the site's sensitive lo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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