Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate that the wastewater treatment system and water connection would not pose a risk to public health or groundwater, specifically regarding proximity to public boreholes and a designated flood zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed hydrogeological assessment or accurately locate public boreholes, neglecting the R22 Groundwater Protection Response classification in the percolation area design.
- The presence of a designated flood zone encroaching on the site and its proximity to the proposed wastewater treatment system creates an unacceptable risk to public health.
- Inadequate information was submitted regarding a Certificate of Feasibility from Irish Water for the proposed connection to the public water scheme, preventing a full planning assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and associated site works at Barnadown Upper, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the development due to significant concerns regarding public health and environmental safety. Specifically, the applicant failed to provide a site-specific hydrogeological assessment to address the proximity of public boreholes and a designated flood zone. Furthermore, the lack of a Certificate of Feasibility for water connection and the fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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