Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment and surface water drainage solutions, posing risks to public health and environmental safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site characterisation form or technical design for an on-site wastewater treatment system, rendering the site's suitability for effluent disposal unproven.
- No surface water drainage proposal or SuDS calculations were provided, leading to concerns regarding potential groundwater and surface water pollution.
- The feasibility of connecting to public water and wastewater infrastructure was not established through the required engagement with Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a 600 sq.m two-storey sports clubhouse at the Garda GAA Grounds in Westmanstown, Dublin 15. The Planning Authority refused the application due to significant technical omissions regarding essential infrastructure. The applicant failed to demonstrate how foul and surface water would be managed, specifically lacking an EPA-compliant wastewater treatment strategy and a Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) proposal. Consequently, the development was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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