Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate soil suitability for the proposed wastewater treatment system's infiltration area, posing a risk to groundwater and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site contains suitable soil for the construction of a soil infiltration area as required by the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is considered substandard and would likely compromise groundwater quality in the area.
- The development is deemed prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 4.15CDP 14.2CDP 11.13CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single dwelling house, garage, and advanced wastewater treatment system at Aughrim Scarriff, County Clare. While the proposal was considered acceptable in principle and compliant with rural housing and visual amenity policies, it was ultimately refused due to public health concerns. Specifically, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to prove the site had adequate soil suitability for the proposed wastewater infiltration area, which ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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