Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development failed to demonstrate that domestic effluent could be safely disposed of on-site in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice due to high water levels and poor site characterization results.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent on-site can be guaranteed in strict accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- Site inspection and characterization revealed water ingress at a shallow depth of 0.2m, indicating the site is unsuitable for the proposed wastewater treatment system.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to Objectives RHP8 and INO8 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 by posing an unacceptable risk to surface water quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHP8Objective INO8Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Marie Hedrick sought planning permission for the retention of a mobile home and stone filling, and the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cuilgar, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a rural area adjoining the River Moy SAC. Although the applicant provided further information regarding design and site layout, the application was refused primarily because the site conditions failed to meet the EPA Code of Practice for wastewater disposal. High...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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