Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient technical documentation and specifications regarding the proposed domestic wastewater treatment system and polishing filter.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide site-specific manufacturer specifications for the proposed Waste Water Treatment System.
- The submitted drawings lacked a detailed cross-section of the polishing filter showing layer depths and the gravel distribution area as required by the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The lack of comprehensive technical information prevents a full assessment of the development, rendering it contrary to public health and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Newtown/Inish and Ballyteige Slob, Kilmore/Killag. The Planning Authority refused the application due to significant information gaps concerning the onsite wastewater treatment system. Specifically, the submission lacked manufacturer specifications and detailed engineering cross-sections for the polishing filter compliant with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice. As the system's efficacy could not be verified, the proposal wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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