Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence that the site subject to subdivision meets the technical requirements of the EPA Code of Practice: Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (PE ≤ 10).
- The proposed development is considered a risk to public health due to the lack of demonstrated suitability for on-site effluent disposal.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Ballyharty and Kilmore area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to upgrade an existing on-site effluent disposal system at Ballyharty, Kilmore. The application was refused by the local authority as it was not demonstrated that the subdivided site could accommodate the wastewater treatment system in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice. Due to these technical deficiencies, the planning authority determined that the development would be prejudicial to public health and inconsistent with sustainable development standards....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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