Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate evidence of wastewater treatment capacity and concerns over public health hazards due to site intensification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a technical report demonstrating that the existing wastewater treatment system has sufficient capacity for both the main house and the granny flat.
- There is a lack of specific information regarding the location, size, and condition of the existing septic tank and percolation area.
- The self-contained living unit is considered an unacceptable intensification of the site that could lead to environmental pollution and public health risks.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application for the retention of a domestic garage (utilised as a self-contained living unit) at Ferns Upper, Ferns, was refused by Wexford County Council. The refusal was based on the absence of a qualified report assessing the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment system to handle the additional load. The planning authority determined that the development represents an unsustainable intensification of the site, posing a threat to public health and the environment....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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