Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with EPA standards for domestic wastewater treatment, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to meet the requirements of the EPA Code of Practice on Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems based on the submitted site suitability documentation.
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health due to inadequate wastewater management arrangements.
- The proposal is contrary to policy objective RP 5-23 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 concerning the servicing of single houses in rural areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-23
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new domestic dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Letterlickey East, Bantry, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the submitted Site Characterisation Form did not satisfy the requirements of the EPA Code of Practice for wastewater disposal. Consequently, the development was deemed a risk to public health and inconsistent with the Cork County Development Plan 2022 policies regarding rural infrastructure...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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