Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate technical information regarding wastewater treatment and percolation values, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient data on the proposed wastewater treatment system and site-specific percolation values to allow for a proper impact assessment.
- The proposed development appears to require a groundwater discharge license which was not accounted for in the application.
- The lack of technical certainty means the proposal is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the installation of a new tertiary wastewater treatment system at Scullaboge, Carrickbyrne. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that the information submitted was insufficient to assess the impacts of foul effluent treatment, specifically regarding percolation values. The planning authority also identified the likely need for a groundwater discharge license and determined that the development would pose a risk to public health, advisin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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