Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information regarding wastewater treatment system upgrades and potential flood risk to the proposed polishing filter.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Characterisation Report for the proposed wastewater treatment system upgrades prepared by a qualified assessor.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding whether the proposed sand polishing filter is located within a designated flood zone due to the absence of a revised site layout and flood risk assessment.
- The proposed development poses a potential public health hazard as the wastewater infrastructure may be susceptible to water or flood damage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a rear extension to a dwelling located at North East Slob, Ardcolm. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide essential technical documentation, specifically a Site Characterisation Report and a Flood Risk Assessment. Without these, the planning authority could not determine if the proposed wastewater treatment upgrades were appropriately sited or if the sand polishing filter would be at risk of flooding, which could lead...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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