Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate technical design and insufficient information regarding surface water management and effluent treatment systems, posing risks to public health and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed surface water collection, disposal, and attenuation designs lack the necessary technical detail to ensure no adverse hydrological impact on receiving waters or downstream areas.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the capacity of receiving waters, pipework arrangements, flow controls, and provisions for future maintenance access.
- The proposed effluent treatment system is inadequate for the scale of the development, representing a risk to public health and failing to meet sustainable development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to install infrastructure to service an existing industrial estate at Ballyloughan, Ballynestragh. The application was refused by the Planning Authority due to significant deficiencies in the technical documentation provided. Specifically, the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate surface water management, including attenuation and disposal strategies, and the proposed effluent treatment system was deemed insufficient to protect public health and the local envir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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