Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor drainage characteristics and a high water table observed during site inspection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The observed high-water table and poor drainage characteristics indicate that the subsoil is incapable of safely disposing of domestic wastewater.
- The proposal would result in an unsustainable proliferation of individual wastewater treatment units in an unserviced rural area.
- Granting permission would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the EPA Code of Practice and the EU Groundwater Directive (80/86/EEC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15RH 3RH 4DM Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Vincent Kelly, sought permission for a 222 sqm dwelling house, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.304ha site at Gortakeeran, Kiltulla. Although the site is located in a 'Structurally Weak Area' (RH 3) where establishing rural housing need is not required, the application was refused on technical grounds. Site inspections revealed a water-filled trial hole and rushes throughout the site, leading the Planning Authority to conclude that the poor drainage conditio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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