Core Refusal Reason
The development lacks adequate wastewater and surface water drainage infrastructure, failing to meet EPA standards and posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing on-site foul drainage system is undersized and non-compliant with the EPA Code of Practice for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems.
- Surface water drainage arrangements are inadequate, failing to provide sufficient soakaway design calculations or the required 20% climate change allowance.
- The absence of satisfactory drainage solutions renders the development prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of development at Dunshona, Balscadden, Balbriggan. Following requests for additional information and subsequent clarifications, the planning authority determined that the applicant failed to demonstrate a viable means of disposing of wastewater and surface water. Specifically, the percolation area and septic tank capacity were found to be insufficient under current EPA guidelines, and the surface water proposals did not meet the standards of the Fingal Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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