Core Refusal Reason
Public health risks arising from pluvial flood zone encroachment and non-compliance with EPA separation distances for waste water treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is significantly encroached upon by a designated pluvial flood zone, and the absence of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment poses an extreme risk to public health regarding the waste water system.
- The proposed polishing filter fails to meet the minimum separation distances to drainage channels required by Table 6.2 of the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems.
- The Planning Authority considers the current site unsuitable for development due to flood risk and its proximity to the M11 slip road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Raheenagurren West, Courtown. Wexford County Council refused the application because the site is located within a designated pluvial flood zone, and no flood risk assessment was provided to mitigate public health concerns. Furthermore, the proposed waste water treatment system failed to demonstrate compliance with mandatory EPA separation distances from site drainage channels, leading to the conc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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