Core Refusal Reason
The site's slope is unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system according to EPA standards and local development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's gradient fails to meet the mandatory criteria set out in the EPA Code of Practice (2021) for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems.
- The proposal is in direct conflict with Objective RCI 6-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014-2020 regarding wastewater management.
- Granting permission would be prejudicial to public health and would not align with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development for the Rochestown area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RCI 6-2
Decision Document Summary
This application by Clare and Michael Deasy sought permission for the construction of a new dwelling house at Rochestown, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the site's slope does not comply with the EPA Code of Practice (2021) for domestic wastewater treatment systems. This non-compliance violates Objective RCI 6-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2014-2020, leading to concerns regarding public health and the sustainable development of the locality....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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