2360083: Planning permission is sought for the construction of a one & a half storey style extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and all associated site development works. Retention Permission is also sought for the as-built detached domestic shed

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Development must be carried out in accordance with plans received by the Planning Authority on 17/05/2023, except where altered by conditions.Compliance
• 2The domestic shed must be used solely for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling. It cannot be used as a self-contained dwelling unit or for any business, trade, or commercial activity.Occupancy
• 3External wall and roof finishes of the extension must follow Drawing Ref: J843-PL01-001 with a neutral-coloured smooth sand/cement render. The natural stone finish on the existing house must be retained and repaired/reinstated using locally sourced natural stone.Design Materials
• 4Lines of sight at the new entrance must comply with D.M.R.B. The roadside verge must remain unobstructed. No interference with the public road/footpath without Municipal District Engineer agreement. Road opening works require a Road Opening Licence per ‘Guidelines for Managing Openings in Public Roads (2017)’ submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Traffic Access
• 5Minimum one flush out valve on the fully pumped soil polishing filter. System and filter constructed per Drawing Ref. J843-PL03-001 and EPA Code of Practice (PE ≤ 10, June 2021). Prior to occupation, a Certificate of Compliance signed by a qualified person with site-specific 'as-constructed' drawings must be submitted. System tested per I.S. EN 12566. Surface water must not infiltrate the system. A domestic grease trap shall be installed. The existing system shall be decommissioned once the new system operates.Wastewater Drainage
• 6Development shall not impair existing drainage. No surface water runoff to the public road or adjoining properties. All surface water disposed of to on-site soakways/system per B.S. 8301:1985 and BRE Digest 365 with inspection covers. Only clean surface water to soakpits/system; foul/soiled water to the on-site wastewater treatment system.Water Services
• 7Adequate off-carriageway parking for construction traffic; no road parking. Prevent debris on the public road. Maintain a neat, litter-free site with skips on site. Noise and dust emissions must not significantly impair amenities beyond the site boundary.Construction Management
• 8Construction hours restricted to Monday-Friday 08.00-18.00 and Saturday 08.00-13.00. No building activity on Sundays & Bank Holidays.Construction Management
• 9Prior to commencement, consult the Chief Fire Officer and strictly comply with any fire safety requirements relating to the development.Compliance
• 10Development contribution of €374.40 for the existing shed (31.2m2) paid within one month of permission. €787.20 for the proposed extension (65.6m2) paid prior to commencement. Interest at 5% p.a. applies after the first 90 days.Development Contribution