Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant concerns regarding public health and water quality related to effluent discharge, alongside a failure to meet mandatory biodiversity planting requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health as it would contribute to existing water quality issues in the locality caused by improper effluent discharge.
- The application lacks sufficient technical clarity regarding the existing site services, the status of a mobile home on-site, and the precise layout of the proposed wastewater treatment system.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan's requirement for 20% of the site area to be dedicated to biodiversity planting, as the submitted plans excluded necessary native species specifications and incorrectly counted boundary reinforcements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3-3 (Volume 2) of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and garage at Middletown, Mayglass. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed wastewater treatment arrangements were deemed a risk to public health and local water quality, particularly following evidence of existing sewage overflow into a nearby ditch. Furthermore, the application failed to meet the specific biodiversity and landscaping standards set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-202...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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