Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to the reliance on a defunct and non-compliant private wastewater treatment plant, the lack of public open space, and insufficient information regarding flood risk and road infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would consolidate unauthorized development by relying on an existing wastewater treatment plant that is defunct and non-compliant with previous planning conditions (PRR 06/6851).
- The failure to provide adequate public open space results in a substandard form of development that does not meet the minimum standards set out in Appendix 1 of the County Development Plan.
- Insufficient information was submitted to the Planning Authority regarding flood risk assessment and the technical relationship between the proposed development and the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WI8Appendix 1 - Development and Design StandardsCounty Development Plan 2016-2022Avoca Settlement Plan
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for 3 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling houses at Kilmagig Lower, Avoca, Co. Wicklow. Although the site is located within the development boundary of Avoca, the proposal was refused by Wicklow County Council because it relied on a private wastewater treatment plant that is currently non-functional and unauthorized. Additionally, the development was deemed substandard due to the lack of public open space and the applicant's failure to provide necessary technical det...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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