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the construction of a two storey detached dwelling house, proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, vehicular access via the existing entrance gate, new pedestrian gate, along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to provide a technically adequate Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) and a wastewater site characterisation report compliant with current EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) is insufficient as it relies on outdated data from a previous application and fails to provide adequate hydraulic modelling of the watercourse.
- The applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed development would not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere, which is a critical requirement for a site partially located within Flood Zones A and B.
- The application lacks a site characterisation report for the proposed wastewater treatment system that complies with the mandatory 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9WS POL 29WS POL 32
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Clonmahon, Summerhill, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' and is partially situated within high-risk Flood Zones A and B. While the applicants provided documentation to support their rural housing need, the planning authority determined that the proposal could not be granted due to significant technical deficiencies. Specifically, the floo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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