Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate site area for effluent treatment and insufficient documentation to verify the capacity of the proposed wastewater system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed boundary revision would leave the adjacent site with only 0.166ha, which is insufficient to adequately treat effluent from the existing dwelling.
- The failure to submit floor plans for the existing dwelling makes it impossible to determine if the proposed wastewater treatment system is correctly sized for the effluent generated.
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the installation of new wastewater treatment facilities and a revision of site boundaries at Hilltown, Ballymitty. The local authority refused the application because the resulting reduction in the adjacent site's area to 0.166ha would compromise its ability to safely treat effluent. Furthermore, the lack of floor plans for the existing dwelling prevented a technical assessment of the proposed system's capacity, leading to concerns regarding public health and environmental ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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