Core Refusal Reason
Technical non-compliance with EPA Code of Practice standards for on-site wastewater treatment subsoil depth and groundwater protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed on-site wastewater treatment system fails to provide the minimum 1200mm of suitable subsoil beneath the trench invert required by the EPA Code of Practice.
- The applicant failed to submit satisfactory P test results for the top layer or provide a revised proposal for the importation of suitable subsoil to the required depth.
- The development does not meet the Groundwater Protection Response requirements for an R2² classification, necessitating significant revisions to the polishing filter design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a serviced dwelling and domestic garage at Ballyfoley, Ballymore. Although the final decision was a grant of permission subject to conditions, the technical assessment identified critical deficiencies in the proposed wastewater treatment system. The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate subsoil depth and compliance with groundwater protection responses (R2²), requiring the applicant to either raise the polishing filter or import suitable material to ensure ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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