Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with EPA separation distances between the wastewater treatment system and a private well, posing a significant public health risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The wastewater treatment plant fails to meet the minimum 12m separation distance from a downhill private well as required by Table 6.2 of the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
- The applicant provided insufficient technical documentation to certify that the polishing filter was installed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency's standards.
- The retention of the system as currently situated is likely to give rise to an extreme public health hazard and is contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a domestic wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter in Bree. The local authority refused the proposal because the treatment plant is located too close to an existing downhill private well, violating mandatory EPA separation distances and creating a potential public health hazard. Additionally, the application lacked the necessary certification to prove the system was installed correctly, and the planning authority noted that other una...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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