17712: For the following development: Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, detached domestic garage, proprietary waste water treatment system, bored well, new entrance, connection to necessary services, boundary treatments and all associated site works

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Development must be carried out in accordance with drawings received 18/09/2017 and amended by further information received 19/02/2018.Compliance
• 2Dwelling must be first occupied as permanent residence by applicant, with written confirmation submitted within two months. Permanent occupation only.Occupancy
• 3Finished floor level must match the Site Layout Plan and cannot be modified without prior written consent.Compliance
• 4Existing front boundary wall/hedgerow removed and replaced with earthen mound and native hedgerow. Roadside boundary NW max height 1m. Entrance gate recessed 4.5m with wing walls max 1.1m, giving 13.5m entrance width. Recessed entrance level matches road level.Traffic Access
• 5Roof finished in natural quarry slate, slate effect, or slate/flat tile in black/dark grey/blue-black. No changes to window sizes/materials/designs. No neo-Georgian plastic glazing bars. Stone facing of natural local stone. No floodlighting permitted.Design Materials
• 6All public service cables, including electrical and telecommunications, must be located underground throughout the site.Compliance
• 7No house construction until Planning Authority satisfied that the proposed well can provide adequate water supply (yield, chemical, bacteriological tests and assessment by qualified person).Water Services
• 8All surface water collected and disposed of within site curtilage. No discharge into wastewater system, public road, or adjoining properties.Wastewater Drainage
• 9Wastewater treatment system installed/maintained per submitted details and EPA Code of Practice 2009. Manufacturer certification within 4 weeks of installation. 3-year maintenance contract required. Soakaways diverted away from wastewater system.Wastewater Drainage
• 10Side and rear boundaries planted with native broadleaf trees (min 12-14cm girth). Informal clusters throughout site. Implemented by first planting season after commencement. Replace failed planting within 2 years.Landscaping Boundary
• 11Garage not for human habitation, commercial activity, or any purpose other than incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling.Occupancy
• 12Development contribution of €5,769 paid to Clare County Council prior to commencement under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.Development Contribution