Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to justify the high capacity of the proposed wastewater treatment system (PE 16) relative to the dwelling's restricted occupancy and failed to clarify the planning status of an existing garden room.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system has a Population Equivalent (PE) of 16, which is inconsistent with the dwelling's permitted use and occupancy limits (maximum 6 residents and 2 carers) under Class 14(f) exemptions.
- The planning status and dimensions of a garden room developed on-site since 2008 remain unconfirmed, raising concerns regarding potential unauthorized development that must be addressed.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development complies with the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the EPA Code of Practice 2021 regarding wastewater management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
5-915-215-7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter at a rural site in Kiltinan, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, to serve an existing dwelling used for care services. While the site's physical drainage characteristics were found to be acceptable, the Planning Authority identified significant discrepancies between the proposed system's high capacity (PE 16) and the restricted occupancy permitted for the residence. Additionally, the presence of a potentially unau...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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