Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to a high water table and poor soil percolation characteristics.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A site inspection by the local authority revealed that the trial hole was almost full of water, indicating a high water table.
- The ground possesses very poor percolating properties, making it unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent via a septic tank or proprietary treatment unit.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a 199.7sqm single-storey dwelling on the footprint of an existing ruin at Callowbrack, Newport, located within a 'Remaining Rural Area' under the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the applicant was not required to demonstrate a specific housing need at this location, the development was refused following a local authority inspection. The inspection determined that the site's high water table and poor drainage capacity would prevent the sa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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