Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the site can safely attenuate and dispose of wastewater in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice (2021), posing risks to public health and the integrity of the Lough Ree SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater attenuation and disposal capabilities due to high water levels observed in trial and test holes, which is non-compliant with the EPA Code of Practice (2021).
- The proposed increase in hydraulic and organic load, resulting from a change in Population Equivalent (PE) from 5 to 7 to serve a 5-bed dwelling, was deemed unsustainable for the site's conditions.
- Due to the lack of operational mitigation measures and the site's proximity to the Lough Ree SAC, the Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse impacts on the integrity of the Natura 2000 site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 12: Development Management
Decision Document Summary
Eugene Broderick sought permission to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment unit and percolation area at Grove, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon, to serve a large 5-bed dwelling currently under a separate retention application. The site is located 6.5 km west of Roscommon Town and just 276 m from the Lough Ree SAC. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the site conditions, specifically high water levels in trial holes, failed to meet the EPA Code of Practice (2021) standards. The ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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