Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate evidence of site suitability for wastewater treatment due to discrepancies between the percolation test location and the proposed system location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is situated on a different subsoil type than the area where the original percolation tests were performed.
- In the absence of revised percolation tests for the actual proposed location, the suitability for safe discharge to groundwater cannot be confirmed.
- The design and sizing of the treatment system may be incorrect for the site's specific percolation values, potentially endangering public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling and domestic garage at Yoletown, Tintern. The local authority refused the application primarily due to technical deficiencies regarding wastewater management. Specifically, the proposed treatment system was relocated to an area with different subsoil characteristics than the original test site without updated percolation results. As a result, the authority could not verify the system's adequacy or the site's capacity to safely d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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