Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with mandatory EPA separation distances for the domestic waste water treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted site layout map fails to demonstrate adherence to the minimum separation distances for waste water treatment components required by Table 6.2 of the EPA Code of Practice.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to confirm that the proposed waste water treatment system maintains the required separation from the existing private well.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the potential risks associated with inadequate waste water management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the renovation, alteration, and partial demolition of an existing cottage at Garr, The Leap. The application was refused by the local authority primarily due to technical failures regarding the proposed domestic waste water treatment system (DWWTS). The applicant failed to provide a site layout map or further information demonstrating that the DWWTS components would meet the mandatory minimum separation distances from site features and the existing private well...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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