Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate the mandatory 40m separation distance between the wastewater treatment system and a down-gradient well, posing a public health risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to show a minimum separation distance of 40m between the entire Domestic Waste Water Treatment System and a down-gradient well.
- The application is non-compliant with the standards set out in Table 6.3 of the EPA Code of Practice for Waste Water Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses.
- The deficiency in separation distance represents a significant risk to public health through potential groundwater contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for alterations to the floorplans and facades of an existing building located at Ballyvoodrane, Ballyvaldon. The local authority refused the proposal on environmental grounds, specifically citing the failure to meet mandatory EPA separation distances for wastewater infrastructure. Because the applicant could not demonstrate a 40m buffer between the treatment system and a down-gradient well, the development was deemed a risk to public health....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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