Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of critical technical assessments regarding flood risk, site stability, and environmental impact on nearby Natura 2000 sites, alongside unresolved water pollution enforcement notices.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide essential site-specific reports, including flood risk assessments, bank stability analysis, and EPA-compliant site characterisation, posing a potential risk to public health.
- Insufficient information was submitted to enable an Appropriate Assessment Screening to determine if the development would adversely impact the Cahore Marshes SPA and Cahore Polders and Dunes SAC.
- The proposal is considered premature pending the resolution of outstanding Section 12 and Section 23 notices served under the Local Government Water Pollution Act 1977 and 1990.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an on-site sewage treatment system at Kilmichael/Cahore, located at the foot of a steep bank within a flood zone. The Planning Authority refused the application because the submission lacked vital technical data concerning flood risk, structural integrity of the bank, and the chemical characteristics of receiving waters, meaning a public health hazard could not be ruled out. Furthermore, the proximity to protected Natura 2000 sites and the existence of unresolv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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