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for a) PERMISSION to alter boundaries b) PERMISSION to upgrade existing septic tank and soakpit to an advanced wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter in existing site c) OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION to construct an entrance, dwelling house, garage, wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter together with all associated site development works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Unacceptable density of wastewater treatment systems on undersized plots in an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability, posing a significant risk to water quality and public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located within a sub-catchment (FERGUS_070) currently classified as 'Poor' and 'at risk' of not achieving Water Framework Directive Objectives.
  • The proposed development would result in an unacceptable density of on-site wastewater treatment systems in a region where groundwater vulnerability is classified as 'extreme'.
  • The individual plot sizes (0.119 Ha and 0.127 Ha) are insufficient to protect groundwater quality, falling below the 0.28 Ha minimum recommended for areas with extreme vulnerability, thereby contravening objective CDP 8.22.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 3.7CDP 3.13CDP 8.22CDP 8.27CDP 13.3CDP 14.11CDP 17.4CDP 3.10CDP 3.11

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Michael Noone, sought permission for boundary alterations and a septic tank upgrade, alongside outline permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyduff, Barefield, Co. Clare. While the site is located within a designated cluster where the principle of development is generally acceptable, the application was refused due to environmental and public health concerns. The planning authority determined that the high density of wastewater treatment syst...
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