Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high groundwater levels and poor soil percolation, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Site inspection of the trial hole revealed a high water table and poor soil percolation characteristics.
- The ground conditions are unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent from a septic tank or proprietary treatment unit.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RHO 2Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028Mayo Rural Design Guidelines 2008
Decision Document Summary
Gracie English applied for planning permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house (84.50sq.m) with a wastewater treatment system at Bunacurry, Achill, Co. Mayo. The site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' off local road L5450-0. Although the design was considered acceptable under rural design guidelines, Mayo County Council refused the application because site inspections revealed high groundwater levels and poor soil drainage. Consequently, the site was deemed unfit for the safe di...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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