Core Refusal Reason
Public health risk due to potential groundwater contamination arising from fast percolation rates and the excessive concentration of private wastewater systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The fast percolation values recorded on-site fail to demonstrate that existing groundwater wells in the vicinity would be adequately protected from contamination.
- The development would result in an unsustainable multiplicity of private wells and domestic wastewater treatment systems, creating a cumulative risk to public health.
- The proposal is considered prejudicial to public health and inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Curragh, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the application primarily on public health grounds, citing concerns over soil suitability. Due to high percolation rates, the planning authority determined that the proposed wastewater treatment system, in conjunction with the existing density of private wells and septic systems in the area, would pose a significant risk of groundwater contamination ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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