Core Refusal Reason
Public health hazard and environmental pollution risk due to a damaged third-party wastewater outfall pipe traversing the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A damaged outfall pipe from a neighboring wastewater treatment system traverses the application site.
- The presence of this damaged infrastructure poses a significant risk of public health hazards and environmental pollution.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health and inconsistent with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and associated services at Loggan Lower, Wingfield. Wexford County Council's Environment Section identified a damaged outfall pipe crossing the site, which serves a separate dwelling to the southwest not owned by the applicant. Because this infrastructure is damaged and outside the applicant's control, the council determined that the development would create unacceptable public health and environmental risks, lead...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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