2560286: The construction of a new 248m2 private dormer bungalow type dwelling with access from local road via existing entrance with percolation area, bored well and all associated site works
Yellowford Cross, Rahill, Rathvilly
DecisionRefused
Decided05 June 2026
Application typeOUTLINE PERMISSION
Source documents5
Site
What is on file
1refusal reasons2conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
Wastewater Percolation
Site layout plan failed to indicate likely ground flow direction and soakaway at site entrance, preventing verification of compliance with EPA separation distance requirements.
EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (PE ≤ 10) issued 7th June 2021The likely ground flow direction has not been indicated on the site layout drawing which is required to determine if the proposed wastewater system and proposed well fully comply with EPA COP 2021 for separation distances.
Conditions
- 1Fire brigade vehicle access must comply with Chief Fire Officer requirements.Traffic Access
- 2Firefighting water supplies must comply with Chief Fire Officer requirements.Water Services
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 35955465-b10c-4d15-a651-16e26d37d242.pdf / Document 152785Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 22f70795-ae4b-4cac-ae6f-f1564347ab44.pdf / Document 152784Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / Ee8224ba-74d2-495e-934c-4ea665d70f5e.pdf / Document 153285Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / C7fb6bb6-df5c-41d8-82ad-50e2ec26c601.pdf / Document 142336Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 19127For the construction of a domestic storage shed and all associated site works and permission for the change of use of existing buildings from their current use as a stores to use as a domestic dwelling, connection to existing onsite treatment system and percolation area, connection to existing well, shared use of existing entrance and all associated site works / 1.2 km away / 23 May 2019Refused
- 2311A new single-storey dwelling house including domestic wastewater treatment system and percolation area and two single-storey outbuildings and new vehicular entrance / 2.2 km away / 07 March 2023Refused
- 202(1) Retention of existing ground floor & 1st floor side extension as built. (2) Retention of existing partially constructed garage. (3) Permission to complete the existing ground floor & side extension. (4) Permission for a proposed 1st floor extension. (5) Permission to complete the existing garage with a study/storage space in attic. / 2.7 km away / 03 March 2020Refused
- 19403For the importation of clean topsoil and subsoil into the subject site of 13.01 hectares at Maplestown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, in order that the site can be restored in compliance with condition 17 of the grant of permission reference number 221741 from An Bord Pleanala. It is proposed to remediate approximately 8.44 ha of the site and it is estimated that this will require approximately 122,218 cubic metres of greenfield, inert soil and stone. This will be carried out over an eight year period with no more than 24,900 tonnes of soil being imported in any one year. The application includes the installation of a weigh bridge, a temporary site office and canteen, wheel wash, portaloo and carry out all ancillary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit. / 3.0 km away / 04 December 2019Refused
- 22208Permission for the construction of a new single storey dwelling, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, private well, new site entrance and associated site works. / 3.0 km away / 11 August 2022Refused
- 2360008New private dwelling with detached garage, private well, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works / 3.0 km away / 13 December 2023Refused
- 22217For new private dwelling with detached garage, private well, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works / 3.0 km away / 16 August 2022Refused
- 22177The construction of a storey and a half type dwelling, domestic garage, new entrance, bored well, connection to services, a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works / 3.1 km away / 20 July 2022Refused