Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate demonstration of safe wastewater disposal due to the treatment system being located outside the site boundary and a lack of data regarding its capacity and condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to prove that wastewater could be safely managed, especially since the treatment system is located on lands outside the application's red line boundary.
- There is insufficient information to confirm that the existing wastewater system has the capacity or is in a suitable condition to handle the development's loading.
- The lack of technical detail regarding effluent disposal constitutes a public health hazard and prevents a comprehensive assessment of the development's impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing two-storey house at Grove Little, Kilnahue. The planning authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide enough information to ensure that wastewater could be safely treated and disposed of, particularly as the system is located off-site. Furthermore, the authority noted issues with site boundary enclosure and contradictory information regarding the water supply, concluding that the development would be prejudicial to pu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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