Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information and technical verification regarding the location, capacity, and condition of the community septic tank and wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a site layout map or a verified technical report demonstrating that the existing community septic tank is adequate or compliant with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The submitted wastewater assessment relied on unverified assumptions and lacked essential details regarding treatment standards, pipework, and system components.
- The lack of clarity regarding effluent discharge poses a potential risk to public health and water quality, specifically concerning the nearby Green Coast and Identified Bathing Water at Cahore Beach.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WW01Objective WQ01
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of the roof and various front and rear additions to a property in Cahore. The application was refused by Wexford County Council primarily due to significant deficiencies in the documentation concerning wastewater management. The planning authority determined that the applicant provided inadequate information regarding the community septic tank's location and functionality, failing to prove that the development would not prejudice public health or...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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