Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that wastewater arising from the site can be adequately treated and disposed of, posing a risk to public health and failing to meet EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application provided insufficient and contradictory information regarding the legal ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and technical specifications of the wastewater treatment system.
- The proposed site layout failed to demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, specifically regarding the mandatory 10m separation distance from an open drainage ditch.
- Significant concerns were raised regarding the accuracy of the site boundaries (red line) and the lack of detail concerning the location of structures and dedicated parking provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of two existing mobile homes at Ballynamona, Kilmokea. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council primarily due to fundamental concerns regarding wastewater servicing and site layout accuracy. The applicant failed to provide necessary legal agreements for the treatment system, failed to meet EPA separation distances from a boundary ditch, and submitted contradictory information regarding site boundaries and parking. As a result, the Planning Authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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