Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with EPA Code of Practice regarding wastewater treatment separation distances and inadequate surface water drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The on-site wastewater treatment system fails to meet the mandatory minimum separation distances required by the EPA Code of Practice (2009 and 2021).
- The proposed surface water drainage arrangements are inadequate to cater for the development.
- The lack of satisfactory wastewater and surface water disposal is prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for alterations to a previously permitted development (F17A/0243) at Milverton, Skerries. The local authority refused permission because the as-built wastewater treatment system deviates from the original permission and fails to comply with EPA separation distance requirements. Additionally, the surface water management was found to be insufficient, leading to a determination that the development poses a risk to public health and fails to meet sustainable plannin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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