Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate for the proposed development due to insufficient technical information and site layout details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive site layout map identifying the exact location of the wastewater treatment system and neighboring infrastructure.
- Insufficient technical data was submitted regarding the capacity and condition of the existing septic tank and percolation area, including a lack of photographic evidence of exploratory works.
- The proposed development lacks evidence of a functioning effluent treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a side and rear extension to an existing dwelling at Toberduff, Ballynestragh. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not provide sufficient information to prove that the existing wastewater treatment system could accommodate the extension. Key omissions included detailed site maps, technical specifications of the septic tank, and maintenance records, leading the planning authority to conclude that the development could negativel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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