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Planning Permission for a single storey (with attic accommodation) fully serviced detached dwelling together with all associated site works to include new vehicular access/driveway, landscaping, boundary treatments, foul water treatment system and all other associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its location within a high-risk flood zone, its negative visual impact on a designated scenic coastal route, and the environmental risks associated with an over-concentration of wastewater treatment systems.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located within Flood Zones A and B, representing a highly vulnerable use in an area at risk of flooding, contrary to national guidelines and local policy.
  • The proposed house would be a visually obtrusive form of development in a 'Visually Vulnerable' area and along a 'Scenic Route', negatively impacting the coastal landscape.
  • The project would lead to an excessive concentration of septic tanks and wastewater systems in a limited area, creating a threat to groundwater and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy ENV 7Policy ENV 16Policy NH 16Objective CP4Section 4.10

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a single-storey detached dwelling with attic accommodation and a tertiary wastewater treatment system at a site in Newtown, Passage East, Co. Waterford. The location is characterized as a rural area under urban pressure and is situated within a visually sensitive coastal landscape. The local authority refused permission on three main grounds: the site's location within Flood Zones A and B, the potential for the dwelling to be a visually obtrusive feature on a ...
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