Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate soil conditions for the safe disposal of effluent, leading to risks of environmental pollution and public health concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the soil conditions on-site are insufficient to support the adequate disposal of effluent generated by the development.
- The proposed wastewater treatment arrangements present an unacceptable risk of environmental pollution.
- The development is deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling at Derreenaclaurig, Sneem, Co. Kerry, along with the installation of a new attached garage and a wastewater treatment unit with a sand polishing filter. Kerry County Council refused permission on the grounds that the site's soil conditions are unsuitable for effluent disposal. The authority concluded that the development would pose a risk of environmental pollution and be prejudicial to public health, thus failing to meet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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