Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was deemed unacceptable due to the potential creation of an infill site in the countryside and significant technical concerns regarding public health and wastewater treatment in an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to the creation of an infill site in the countryside, which is contrary to Development Plan Objective CDP 13.3 regarding the deliberate creation of gap sites.
- The applicant failed to provide a clear and consistent site characterisation report, with discrepancies noted in soil horizons, trial hole depths, and percolation 'T' values.
- Given the site's location over a locally important aquifer with 'extreme' groundwater vulnerability and observed wet ground conditions, the proposed wastewater treatment system did not sufficiently demonstrate safe effluent disposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.5CDP 13.3
Decision Document Summary
Michelle McDonagh and Darren Ryan sought permission for a dwelling house and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Carnaun, Doolin, Co. Clare. The site is located within a designated Heritage Landscape and an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability. While the applicants were found to comply with the rural housing policy (CDP 3.11), the Planning Authority raised fundamental concerns regarding the principle of development. Specifically, the inspector concluded that the proposal would create...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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