2460253: To construct a single storey extension to the side of existing single storey dwelling, demolition of existing garage, new percolation area and waste water treatment system, use of existing on site services, use of existing entrance and all associated site works
Orchard, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
DecisionRefused
Decided12 May 2025
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents5
Site
What is on file
3refusal reasons0conditions8nearby 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
Wastewater treatment system and polishing filter undersized for the proposed 7 p.e. (5 bedroom) design.
EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent ≤ 10) issued 7th June 2021The proposed design is for a 6 p.e. with a packaged treatment plant with 45m2 fully pumped soil polishing filter. This should be for a 5 bedroom dwelling – 7.p.e thus a 52.5m2 fully pumped soil polishing filter.
Other
Application fails to demonstrate bona-fide need for family flat, flat exceeds permitted 50m2 scale, and existing septic tank/percolation capacity is unverified.
County Development Plan 2022-2028, Section 16.8.14 Family Flats (items i, iii, vii)The details submitted with the application have not included any information on the need for the proposed development, the Family Flat is above the scale permitted and it has not been demonstrated that the existing septic tank and percolation area have the capacity to accommodate the proposed development.
Ecology
Development adjoins River Barrow and River Nore SAC (002162) with potential significant effect on riverine species, habitats, and water quality. Stage 1 AA screening required.
European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011; Article 6(3) of the Habitats DirectiveThe proposed development directly adjoins the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation Site Code: 002162... The proposed development has the potential to have a significant effect... on this site.
Conditions
No conditions
No conditions are on record for this application yet.
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 / 6d85b513-e822-4348-aa6c-a7a536135af8.pdf / Document 133239Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 8209706f-6fd2-4aec-89d5-2c55fdff9ded.pdf / Document 133238Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 9d2c5edf-c958-4383-a983-94982127ebd7.pdf / Document 133262Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 8eb26175-7ed9-4cbe-835e-73dda88428ba.pdf / Document 122744Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 22425The construction of a bungalow style dwelling, on site wastewater system, bored well, access from existing private lane and all associated site development works / 1.5 km away / 14 February 2023Refused
- 23175Extension of Duration for PL18/169: Construction of 4 No. 3 Bedroom semi-detached houses, 1 no 3 Bedroom Detached house plus all associated site works, boundary walls/railings, public footpath, car parking etc. / 1.8 km away / 07 December 2023Refused
- 18111The construction of 39 No. new dwellings to include; 25 No. Terraced two storey houses (2 & 3 beds), 4 No. Semi-Detached bungalow houses (2 beds) and 10 No. Semi-detached two storey houses (2 & 3 beds); with the provision of rear access into terraced houses for bin storage, and associated parking; together with the completion of all previously granted landscaped areas, roads, footpaths and site development works associated with the previously granted development under PL Reg.No. 03/430 (PL01.206855). / 2.0 km away / 21 March 2019Refused
- 2460285New single storey dwelling, new entrance, on site treatment system, bored well and all associated site works / 3.0 km away / 31 January 2025Refused
- 266Extension of Duration of PL20/308 for the construction of a single storey dwelling, septic tank and percolation area, upgrading of existing entrance, bored well, connection to services and all associated site works / 3.8 km away / 07 April 2026Refused
- 20155The construction of a single storey dwelling house, formation of a new vehicular entrance and driveway, bored well, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works. A Natura Impact statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application. / 4.3 km away / 17 July 2020Refused
- 2460005To construct a single storey dwelling, single storey garage, new domestic entrance from an existing agricultural laneway, septic tank & percolation area, bored well and all associated site works / 4.5 km away / 19 September 2024Refused
- 2460091See public notices for full description of works / 4.5 km away / 20 March 2025Refused