Core Refusal Reason
Public health hazard due to inadequate effluent treatment and potential impact on water quality standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that effluent generated on-site can be treated to current EPA standards.
- The receiving environment lacks the necessary assimilative capacity or hydraulic capability to safely dilute the effluent.
- The development would negatively impact the local authority's ability to meet water quality obligations under the Water Framework Directive.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use for an existing single-storey structure at Ballaman, Tombrack. Wexford County Council refused the application because it was not demonstrated that the site could adequately manage wastewater treatment. The lack of evidence regarding the environment's assimilative capacity posed a public health risk and threatened compliance with the Water Framework Directive, necessitating a Section 4 Discharge Licence for any future development....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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