Core Refusal Reason
Unsuitability of the site for on-site wastewater treatment due to poor drainage, high water table, and site constraints.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subsoil is incapable of hydraulically disposing of effluent due to poor drainage conditions and a high water table, posing a public health hazard.
- The site is too confined to allow for the relocation or installation of alternative wastewater treatment components should the proposed system fail.
- Inadequate information was provided regarding the existing roadside drain and its relationship to the proposed soil polishing filter.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Ryane, Edermine. Wexford County Council refused the application based on the site's inability to safely manage wastewater. Key issues included poor subsoil drainage, a high water table, and a lack of space for alternative treatment systems. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide sufficient detail on the impact of a roadside drain on the proposed polishing filter, leading to concerns over public health a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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