Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with EPA wastewater treatment separation distances and proximity to existing site services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system fails to meet the minimum separation distances mandated by the EPA Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (2021) guidelines.
- The development represents a substandard level of design due to its excessive proximity to the site services of the existing dwelling to the west.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective RP 5-23 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-23
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage with associated site works at Killeenleigh, Aghabullogue, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to technical deficiencies regarding the wastewater treatment system, which failed to comply with EPA 2021 separation distance requirements. Furthermore, the proximity of the proposed system to existing services on the adjacent site to the west was deemed contrary to Policy Objective RP 5-23 of the Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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