Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate wastewater treatment proposals and non-compliance with EPA standards on a constrained site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application contains conflicting information regarding the proposed wastewater disposal method, failing to clarify whether it involves an existing connection or a new treatment system.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice, specifically regarding minimum separation distances from neighboring properties, wells, and existing wastewater systems.
- The site is considered too restricted to accommodate necessary wastewater infrastructure or alternative locations in the event of system failure, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a one-bedroom dwelling at Tomnahealy Little, Kilgorman. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to significant deficiencies in the wastewater treatment strategy. The applicant provided contradictory information regarding foul drainage, failed to prove adherence to EPA separation distance requirements, and the site's limited size was deemed insufficient to safely manage wastewater without risking public health or environmental...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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