Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high water table conditions and inadequate unsaturated soil depth, which fails to meet the requirements of the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Site inspections and trial hole data revealed a high water table at 320mm below ground level and stagnant water in percolation test holes at 200mm, indicating poor drainage characteristics.
- The proposed development fails to achieve the minimum unsaturated soil/subsoil depth required by Table 6.3 and Section 5.4.2 of the 2021 EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment systems.
- The Planning Authority determined that the onsite disposal of effluent would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.10Section 3.9Section 7.8Section 12.7Section 12.24Landscape Character Area 14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 240sqm dwelling house, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Cuiltygower, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated within the 'Arigna Mountains' Landscape Character Area, classified as 'Very High Value'. Although the principle of a rural house was acceptable in this 'Remaining Rural Area' and traffic safety concerns were mitigated by the site's cul-de-sac location, the application was refused. The primary ground for refusal wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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