Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate wastewater infrastructure capacity and lack of formal adoption of the pumping station by Irish Water.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing foul sewer network and pumping station are prone to surcharging and lack the capacity to safely accommodate the additional load from the proposed development.
- The proposed connection poses a significant risk of environmental pollution and public health hazards due to the potential for further sewer overflows.
- The development is considered premature as the subsidiary pumping station has not yet been formally taken in charge by Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WM 11-9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of 35 houses at Ballinvarrig, Whitechurch, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority primarily due to critical deficiencies in the local wastewater infrastructure. Specifically, the existing pumping station is prone to surcharging, and the developer failed to demonstrate that the network could handle the increased load without risking environmental pollution. Furthermore, the development was deemed premature because the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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