2251455

(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED OUTBUILDING (2) REMOVAL OF EXISTING SUB-STRUCTURE OF DWELLING HOUSE APPROVED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 13/51104 & 14/50934 (3) ERECTION OF 4 NO. DETACHED TWO STOREY DWELLINGS WITH EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposal was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could adequately accommodate individual domestic wastewater treatment systems without infringing on minimum separation distances or posing a risk to public health and the integrity of the Donegal Bay SAC and SPA.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not adequately demonstrated how foul water will be treated on-site to meet the requirements of the EPA's Code of Practice, specifically regarding substandard separation distances.
  • The potential for contaminated effluent to reach the Donegal Bay (Murvagh) SAC and SPA via local drainage ditches cannot be excluded in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement.
  • The lack of information regarding surface water drainage and the potential impact of existing malfunctioning communal services in the vicinity makes the development prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of derelict structures and the construction of 4 detached houses with individual effluent treatment systems on a 0.402ha site in Donegal Town. While the Planning Authority initially granted permission, the Inspector's report highlights significant environmental and public health concerns. The site is located just 150m from Donegal Bay SAC and SPA, and evidence of foul water ponding was observed during the site inspection. The Inspector argued th...
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