Core Refusal Reason
Unacceptable intensification of the site and inadequate wastewater treatment calculations, posing a risk of environmental pollution and public health hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of two self-contained living units constitutes an unacceptable intensification of the site.
- The development poses a potential risk to public health and may cause environmental pollution.
- Effluent loading calculations failed to comply with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WW01
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of an extension and renovation of a domestic dwelling at Ballytegan, Gorey Rural, which resulted in two self-contained living units. Wexford County Council refused the application due to the unacceptable intensification of the site and the potential for public health hazards or environmental pollution. Specifically, the applicant failed to calculate effluent loading in accordance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice, making the proposal contrary ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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