Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate wastewater treatment proposals and failure to comply with EPA Code of Practice separation distances and technical standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet mandatory minimum separation distances to drainage ditches as required by the EPA Code of Practice.
- The application contains significant technical inconsistencies and conflicting information regarding site characterisation, percolation calculations, and invert depths.
- The development is contrary to Section 8.3.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan and is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.3.1 of Volume II of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing domestic garage and its subsequent upgrade at Ballaghaboy, Gorey Rural. The planning authority refused the application due to fundamental concerns regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system. Specifically, the site layout failed to demonstrate compliance with EPA separation distances from drainage ditches, and the technical documentation provided was found to be contradictory and insufficient to ensure the protection of p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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