Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate wastewater treatment system design and documentation failing to comply with EPA Code of Practice standards, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient photographic evidence and accurate mapping of trial and percolation test holes to verify site suitability.
- The proposed wastewater system design does not meet mandatory EPA Code of Practice 2021 requirements regarding separation distances from site features, subsoil depth, and population equivalent sizing.
- Discrepancies in percolation test values and site characterisation data render the proposal prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application for a bungalow at Rochestown, Duncormick, was refused due to critical failures in the proposed onsite wastewater treatment strategy. The submission lacked necessary technical detail, including photographic evidence of test holes and accurate site layout mapping. Furthermore, the design failed to adhere to the EPA Code of Practice 2021 regarding separation distances from trees and subsoil depth requirements. Given the inconsistencies in percolation data and the potential risk to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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