Core Refusal Reason
The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet mandatory EPA separation distances from the existing well, posing a risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The location of the new wastewater treatment system does not comply with the minimum separation requirements from the existing well as set out in the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health by creating a significant risk of pollution to groundwater.
- The proximity of the treatment system to the well threatens the water quality of private wells in the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a single-storey side extension to a dwelling located at Ballyoneen, Ballincurrig, Leamlara, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the development due to technical failures regarding the site's wastewater management. Specifically, the proposed treatment system did not maintain the required buffer zones from the existing private well mandated by the EPA Code of Practice 2021, leading to unacceptable risks of groundwater contamination and public health ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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