Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to public health risks regarding water quality, lack of pedestrian connectivity to the village, and traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The concentration of private wastewater treatment systems and wells poses a significant risk to water quality and public health.
- The proposal is considered premature as it lacks a necessary pedestrian link to the village core, hindering sustainable development.
- Insufficient data was provided to prove safe sightlines and adequate maneuvering space for large vehicles, creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed a cluster development of five individual dwelling houses at Ballyrane, Killinick. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the reliance on multiple private wells and wastewater systems threatened local water quality. Additionally, the site was deemed poorly integrated with the village due to a lack of pedestrian infrastructure, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site access could safely accommodate traffic and large vehicle movem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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