Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with EPA wastewater treatment standards regarding mandatory separation distances and the use of unapproved system components.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed Domestic Waste Water Treatment System (DWWTS) fails to meet the minimum 10m separation distance from open drains and drainage ditches required by the EPA Code of Practice.
- The proposed EcoFlow treatment system is not accepted by PIA GmbH and lacks EPA approval, making the technical proposal for effluent treatment invalid.
- The development is considered contrary to public health and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the potential for environmental contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the conversion of an existing stone-built agricultural building at Yoletown, Killinick. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily on environmental grounds related to wastewater management. The site layout failed to provide the required 10-meter buffer between the treatment system and site drainage features, and the specific treatment technology proposed is not certified by the EPA or PIA GmbH, posing a risk to public health....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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