Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical information regarding the capacity, condition, and location of the wastewater treatment system and private wells to ensure public health compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Failure to provide a technical report from a qualified person demonstrating that the existing septic tank and percolation area meet current standards for the dwelling and extension.
- Lack of clarity regarding the location and service extent of the private well serving the property and surrounding area.
- Inadequate site layout documentation to verify minimum separation distances between wastewater systems and wells, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for the retention of a septic tank at Ballylucas, Kilmallock. The proposal was refused by the local authority due to a lack of technical data concerning the system's capacity and condition relative to current standards. Furthermore, the application failed to provide adequate mapping of private wells and separation distances, leading the planning authority to conclude that the development could be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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