214483
Construction of a sewerage scheme and associated ancillary site development works for the village of Ballycotton. The scheme consists of the following components: 1. A proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) with associated and ancillary development works including an access road, inlet works, tanks, kiosks, pumping stations and perimeter boundary fence. 2. Access track from Church Road (the L-3633) public road to the WWTP site. 3. A proposed gravity sewer to convey flows from Cliff Road to existing sewer at Atlantic Terrace. 4. The Pier Pump Station (PS), a proposed underground pumping station and associated infrastructure at Ballycotton Pier, including an underground pump sump, underground storm water storage tank, kiosks, surge vessel and an adjacent temporary working area. 5. A proposed rising main to convey flows from the Pier PS to a header manhole on Main Street. 6. A proposed gravity sewer to convey flows from the header manhole to the existing gravity sewer on Main Street. 7. A proposed gravity sewer to convey flows from the existing gravity sewer on Main Street to the proposed pump station at The Cow Slipway. 8. The Cow Pump Station (PS), a proposed underground pumping station with associated infrastructure at The Cow Slipway including an underground pump sump, underground storm water storage tank, kiosks, and surge vessel. 9. A proposed rising main to convey flows from the proposed Cow PS, to the WWTP. 10. A proposed gravity sewer to convey treated effluent from WWTP to existing outfall. 11. Upgrade of the public watermain along public roads (Cliff Road and Main Street). 12. Demolition of existing toilet block at Ballycotton Pier. 13. Construction of new toilet block at Ballycotton Pier. 14 . All associated ancillary site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed sewerage scheme is essential for environmental protection and community development, and that potential impacts on residential amenity from noise and odour can be successfully mitigated through proper design and conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is clear and unequivocal as there is a legal requirement to comply with Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations to improve water quality in Ballycotton Bay.
- The separation distances between the proposed WWTP and sensitive receptors (85m to nearest dwelling and 107m to the school) are sufficient to ensure that noise and odour impacts will not be significant, particularly with the implementation of active odour control and the covering of tanks.
- The proposed development will not adversely affect the integrity of the Ballycotton Bay SPA or other Natura 2000 sites, provided that the specified construction-phase mitigation measures are implemented.