Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to a high water table, poor soil percolation, and proximity to a watercourse, posing a risk to public health and surface water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the safe disposal of domestic effluent can be guaranteed in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice Manual 2021, given the high winter water table and poor soil conditions observed during site inspection.
- The presence of water logging, ponding, and indicator vegetation (rushes/reeds) on-site, alongside a nearby open land drain, indicates the development would be prejudicial to public health and pose an unacceptable risk to surface water.
- The proposed development is contrary to specific objectives RHP8 and INO8 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO 2Objective RHP8Objective INO8Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Joanna and Declan Gibbons sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.357HA greenfield site at Ballinvilla Demesne, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. While the proposal was considered generally compliant with rural housing design and siting policies for 'Remaining Rural Areas', it was refused primarily due to fundamental site suitability issues. A local authority site inspection revealed a high water table, water-logged ground, and indicator veget...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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